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Summary of main criteria for conservative indication in isolated distal fibula fractures treatment
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Nonoperative treatment
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| Displacement | < 2 mm |
| Medial stability | MCS < 4 mm in AP/mortise view and/or in dynamic radiographs view |
| Poor bone and skin quality | |
| Long time lapse from injury | |
| Advanced age, low functional demand | |
| High risk of local and general complications | |
AP: Antero-posterior; MCS: Medial clear space.
