Standard surgery in the lateral malleolus
fracture, fractures
DECUBITUS
The patient was positioned in a lateral decubitus floating position. The initial surgery involved the lateral malleolus, with a vertical incision on the lateral aspect exposing the fracture. Typically, fractures of the distal fibula were comminuted. The fracture was reduced, assessed under fluoroscopy, and fixed with an anatomical locking plate and screws for the distal fibula. Ankle joint motion in various directions was performed to assess the strength and stability of the fracture fixation.