Incidence of Midfoot Instability Associated With Medial Malleolus Fractures: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Ankle fractures with medial malleolus fractures have a significantly higher incidence of medial arch instability. Rotational ankle injuries, arising from supination external rotation and pronation injuries, can significantly affect medial arch stability. We advocate that surgical restoration of superficial deltoid-spring/capsular-ligamentous integrity and/or early post-operative orthotics after medial malleolar fractures may protect the first ray destabilization and preserve future foot function.
Authors
- Natalie Marzouqa
- E.R. Gil Monzó
- Chandra Pasapula
- Hesham Youssef
- Musammad r Begum
- Velayudhan b Kiliyanpilakkil
- Bianca d Chua
- Mohamed H Gad
- Wai Wai w Mar
- Zain Al Abdeen Al Zuabi
Institutions
- University College Hospital (GB)
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Pomerado Hospital (US)
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Broomfield Hospital (GB)
- Antrim Area Hospital (GB)
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Hospital Universitario Doctor Peset (ES)
- University College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2026-01-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.102100
- Primary Topic
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of Pennsylvania