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Where are the Bimalleolar bones located?
“Bimalleolar” means that two of the three parts or malleoli of the ankle are broken. (Malleoli is plural for malleolus.) In most cases of bimalleolar fracture, the lateral malleolus and the medial malleolus are broken and the ankle is not stable.
What is the difference between a Bimalleolar & trimalleolar fracture?
The typical bimalleolar fracture involves bone injury to the inner and outer side of the ankle. People who sustain a trimalleolar ankle fracture also have a bone injury at the back of the tibia (posterior malleolus fracture) near the ankle joint.
Where is a Bimalleolar ankle fracture?
Most common ankle fractures Bimalleolar ankle fracture: This second-most common type involves breaks of both the lateral malleolus and of the medial malleolus, the knobby bump on the inside of the ankle (in the lower portion of the tibia).
What type of fracture is Bimalleolar?
Trimalleolar fractures are the least common ankle fracture. A trimalleolar fracture happens when you break your lower leg sections that form your ankle joint and help you move your foot and ankle. Treatment includes surgery and extensive physical therapy.
Can a Bimalleolar fracture heal without surgery?
For a stable ankle fracture (where the fractured bone is not out of place) – We can usually treat the ankle without surgery.
What is a Potts?
A Pott’s fracture is a fracture affecting one or both of the malleoli. During activities such as landing from a jump (volleyball, basketball) or when rolling an ankle, a certain amount of stress is placed on the tibia and fibula and the ankle joint.
What causes a Bimalleolar fracture?
This type of fracture often happens as a result of the foot and ankle rolling inward, but it can also be caused by a trip or fall, or by a direct blow to the ankle. Bimalleolar fractures can cause severe pain, swelling, and bruising in the injured ankle.
Can surgical screws cause pain?
Screws, rods, or other implants used during orthopedic surgery can cause infection. People who have implants also may report pain and irritation at the site where the implants were placed.
How serious is a Bimalleolar fracture?
Bimalleolar fractures can cause severe pain, swelling, and bruising in the injured ankle. They also can be tender to the touch and make walking or putting any weight on the affected foot very difficult and painful.
How do you treat a Bimalleolar fracture?
Most bimalleolar fractures are unstable fractures and require treatment with open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). The management plan can be for either operative or non-operative treatment.
How long does it take to recover from a Bimalleolar fracture?
A bimalleolar fracture usually requires someone to keep weight off the affected foot for a few weeks, but in most cases, people return to normal daily activities within 3 to 4 months.
How do Bimalleolar fractures happen?
The prefix “bi” means “two,” so a bimalleolar fracture is one that involves both the medial malleolus and the lateral malleolus. This type of fracture often happens as a result of the foot and ankle rolling inward, but it can also be caused by a trip or fall, or by a direct blow to the ankle.