Ankle
Three bones form the ankle joint:- the bottom portion of the fibula known as the lateral malleolus
- the top portion of the talus bone.
Many fractures involving the ankle require operative treatment.
When the bones around the ankle fail to heal (a nonunion) or heal in a deformed position, surgical intervention is almost always required to restore lower extremity function.
Ankle Problems Treated by Dr. Brinker*
|
Problem Types |
Number of Surgical Cases |
|
|
Fracture Nonunions |
117 |
|
|
Infected Nonunions |
28 |
|
|
Deformities |
47 |
|
|
Complex Fractures |
152 |
|
|
Bone Infections |
47 |
|
*This chart does not represent all of Dr. Brinker's Cases.
