Quadrimalleolar ankle fracture with syndesmosis disruption—a minimally invasive approach with arthroscopic repair of the anterior-inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL); a case report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: We describe the case of a 61-year-old Chinese female who presented with a closed quadrimalleolar ankle fracture subluxation with avulsion fracture of anterolateral tibial rim along with disruption of the syndesmosis. The fibula fracture was fixed under minimally invasive approach with a fibula nail and the anterior-inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL) was repaired arthroscopically, together with fixation of the medial malleolus fracture. This is the first reported case in which a similar technique was used. At the 3-month follow-up, the fracture has healed completely with good cosmetic and clinical outcome.
Source: Trauma Case Reports
Authors: Ming Hong Chau, Ka Ki Stephanie Liu
Institution: Princess Margaret Hospital
Language: English
Topic: Foot and Ankle Surgery
Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,190
OpenAlex ID: W4409563122