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Less is more: lag screw only fixation of lateral malleolar fractures
International Orthopaedics, 09/14/07
McKenna, P., et al. - Displaced fractures of the lateral malleolus are typically treated with plate osteosynthesis with or without the use of lag screws, and immobilisation in a plaster cast for up to 6 weeks. Fixation through a smaller incision with less metal, such as lag screw only fixation, would theoretically lead to decreased infection rates and less irritation caused by hardware
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