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How is a miminally displaced unstable type b fibula fx usually treated ?

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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

Specializes in Podiatry

ORIF: If unstable, usually orif with possible syndesmosis screws due to the instability of the ankle fracture. If only minimally displaced, just casting is adequate unless there are high risk factors for nonunion. Hope you're doing better since last followup.

Answered 11/19/2016

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