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A New Classification Framework for Distal Fibula Avulsion Fractures Utilizing Arthroscopy-Assisted Assessment and Its Implications for Surgical and Rehabilitation Approaches

  • By

  • Linguo He

  • Qiang Teng

  • Wenrui Wu

  • Fangling Wang

  • Boyuan Zheng

  • Dahai Hu

  • Xiaofei Zheng

  • Huige Hou

  • September 10, 2026

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    A novel classification system for distal fibular avulsion fractures was developed based on arthroscopic assessment of fragment position and size.

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    The study included 152 patients, with a majority being male (107) and the fractures categorized into six types based on bone-fragment size and ligament relationship.

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    Most avulsion fractures (82.9%) were located in the anterior and junctional areas of the distal fibula.

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    The classification system correlates fracture type with the incidence of pathological soft tissue in the anterior compartment and osteochondral defects.

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    The study provides a reference for surgical management and rehabilitation strategies tailored to the specific types of distal fibular avulsion fractures.

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A novel classification system for avulsion fractures of the distal fibula based on arthroscopy-assisted measurement and significance to surgery and rehabilitation

  • by Linguo He, Qiang Teng, Wenrui Wu, Fangling Wang, Boyuan Zheng, Dahai Hu, Xiaofei Zheng, Huige Hou

  • September 10, 2026

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