What it is
Loading and movement depend on fixation stability and healing; the midfoot and syndesmosis may require longer protection.
Typical clinical symptoms
- Ankle or foot pain and swelling
- Restricted loading and dorsiflexion
- Reduced calf strength and balance, with difficulty walking
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Scientific literature
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After Surgery
When should the medical team be contacted?
Fever or wound discharge, wound opening, new one-sided leg swelling, difficulty breathing, chest pain, a cold limb, progressive weakness, deformity or sudden loss of function require immediate contact with the medical team or emergency services.
Descriptions are for orientation. Diagnosis follows history, clinical examination and, only when indicated, imaging or laboratory tests.
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