Ankle Case 6 ED Management
Fracture of the lateral process of talus (Snowboarder's fracture)
ED Management
In the ED, treatment includes immobilization with a posterior mold ankle splint and non-weight bearing status with routine orthopedic referral.
Nondisplaced or minimally displaced fractures (<2 mm) can be treated with immobilization for 6 weeks, but large, displaced, and/or comminuted fractures may require open reduction and internal fixation.