Bimalleolar fracture

Bimalleolar fracture
Surgically treated bimalleolar fracture
SpecialtyOrthopedics

A bimalleolar fracture is a fracture of the ankle that involves the lateral malleolus and the medial malleolus. Studies have shown[1] that bimalleolar fractures are more common in women, people over 60 years of age, and patients with existing comorbidities.[1]

  1. ^ a b Tejwani, Nirmal; et al. (2007). "Are Outcomes of Bimalleolar Fractures Poorer Than Those of Lateral Malleolar Fractures with Medial Ligamentous Injury?". Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 89 (7): 1438–1441. doi:10.2106/JBJS.F.01006. PMID 17606780. Archived from the original on 15 February 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2010.