Collins fractured his medial malleolus, ... “Low risk” stress fractures are almost always managed successfully using conservative treatment (i.e., physical therapy and no surgery), ...

A “stress” x-ray (where images are obtained while there is force applied to the joint, say from standing, ... Isolated medial or posterior malleolar fractures may be stable, ...

Most fibular fractures can be managed with 1/3 tubular plates, with or without interfragmentary screws, though if the medial malleolus has been rigidly fixed, an intramedullary device will suffice ...

Given the medial malleolus fracture and obvious talar incongruity and displacement within the ankle mortise, ... Following anchor fixation, there was excellent stability noted to varus stress. 4.

Although fairly common, management of an isolated lateral malleolus ankle fracture remains challenging for orthopedic surgeons. A central question remains on determining whether surgery or a non ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (December 30, 2020) – Portland Trail Blazers forward/center Zach Collins underwent revision surgery today to repair a left medial malleolus stress fracture, it was announced by ...

For the medial malleolus fracture. The procedure is the same as for the lateral malleolus fracture. Bone grafts, which are transplanted bone, are sometimes used if the damage is too extreme.

Collins has a hairline medial malleolus stress fracture, according to the team, and a date for surgery has yet to be determined. Collins had averaged seven points and 6.3 rebounds in 11 games this ...

Both malleoli are fractured obliquely in the sagittal plane, though the lateral malleolar fracture runs posteriorly and upward, whereas the medial malleolar fracture courses posteriorly and ...

Collins underwent a second surgery in New York on Tuesday to repair a left medial malleolus stress fracture, the team announced. It’s the same foot he injured in late December that caused him to ...