What is a Weber type C fracture?
Table of Contents
Convectional radiography revealed supra-syndesmotic peroneal fracture (Weber type C) with indirect signs of ankle instability. This type of fractures are often associated with syndesmosis injuries and misdiagnose or malreduction may lead to a long delay in full recovery or even to post-traumatic ankle arthritis.
What is Weber type B fracture?
Weber B fractures occur at the level of the tibiofibular ligaments, just above the talar dome, and happen primarily through a mechanism of ankle supination and external rotation (SER).
Does Weber C fracture need surgery?
Weber C: This fracture is above the ankle joint and there may be an additional fracture on the inside of your ankle. This fracture is not stable and will need surgery.
Why is Weber C unstable?
Weber C. This is a fracture above the level of the syndesmosis. Usually there is a total rupture of the syndesmosis with instability of the ankle. According to Lauge-Hansen, it is the result of an exorotation force on the pronated foot.
What is Danis Weber fracture?
The Weber ankle fracture classification (or Danis-Weber classification) is a simple system for classification of lateral malleolar fractures, relating to the level of the fracture in relation to the ankle joint, specifically the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis. It has a role in determining treatment.
What is Weber Type B?
You have sustained a fracture to your fibula (outside ankle bone). If the Orthopaedic Consultant considers this unstable, an operation with plate and screws may be required. Sometimes a Plaster is used.
Can you walk on a Weber C fracture?
You may walk on the foot as comfort allows. You will find it easier to walk with crutches in the early stages. Follow up: There is a small chance that this type of fracture may displace (move).
Can you walk on a Weber a fracture?
You may walk on the foot as comfort allows although you will find it easier to walk with crutches in the early stages. The swelling is often worse at the end of the day and elevating it will help. The boot you have been given is for your comfort and to help protect the your injury.
What is the syndesmosis of the ankle?
The syndesmosis is a fibrous joint held together by ligaments. It’s located near the ankle joint, between the tibia, or shinbone, and the distal fibula, or outside leg bone. That’s why it’s also called the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis. It’s actually made up of several ligaments.
What is the difference between Weber c and Weber b fractures?
Weber C fractures are above the ankle joint and are associated with a syndesmotic injury. Weber C fractures are almost always unstable and require surgical intervention. Weber B fractures occur at the level of the tibiofibular ligaments, just above the talar dome,
What is Weber classification of ankle fractures?
Weber classification of ankle fractures. The Weber ankle fracture classification (or Danis-Weber classification) is a simple system for classification of lateral malleolar fractures, relating to the level of the fracture in relation to the ankle joint. It has a role in determining treatment.
What are the signs and symptoms of a Weber b fracture?
Even on the AP-view there are subtle findings that indicate a fracture (red arrows). There is a widened medial clear space, which indicates a rupture of the medial collateral band, i.e. stage 4. Weber B fracture.
What is a Weber b fracture of the lateral malleolus?
The lateral malleolus is ‘pushed off’ from anterior to posterior. The fracture starts at the level of the ankle joint and extends proximally, i.e. a Weber B fracture. According to Lauge Hansen the oblique fibular fracture indicates Supination Exorotation injury stage 2 or higher.