Orthopedic Trauma and Reconstruction
myAO Editor’s Pick on trimalleolar fracture: posterolateral–medial approach in prone position
In this month’s Editor’s Pick, myAO is featuring a case on trimalleolar fracture which was submitted by Chun Keat Eo in the Lower Extremity discussion group on myAO.
In this case, the patient presented with severe right ankle pain and swelling after a fall, with closed manipulative reduction performed prior to CT imaging. Surgical fixation highlighted the importance of careful positioning and posterior malleolus plate contouring to optimize outcomes. This case offers practical insights into decision-making, intra-operative technique, and opportunities for refinement in complex ankle trauma management.
See how surgical decision-making impacted the outcome, and share your thoughts and applaud.
November 2021
Dr. Kodi Kojima is Chief of the Trauma Group at the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil. He has served as the chairperson of the AOTrauma International Board (AOTIB), as a faculty member within the AO Foundation, a member of the TK Lower Extremity Expert Group, and as a regional board member with responsibilities in research and education. In his role as the chairperson of AOTEC, he represented AOTrauma Education as a member of the AOTIB.- Trauma clinical case on foot replantation following wheat harvester traumatic amputation For this month’s Editor’s Pick, our editorial team has selected a case posted by Diomyd Chabanenko, […]
- This month, myAO is featuring Dr. Buendia Saavedra, an active Trauma contributor on myAO. Dr. Buendia Saavedra is an orthopedic specialist focusing on sports injuries, particularly knee, hip, and shoulder […]
- On the road to more relevant knowledge recommendations Content is King Surgeon’s continuous updating of knowledge and technology is the embodiment and requirement of professionalism. This statement […]
October 2021
Children and adolescents present a unique challenge in trauma care because they are so different from adults. The risks to injured children and adolescents can be significantly reduced with the provision of appropriate care. Besides access to two new AO Surgery Reference modules on Pediatric Trauma, myAO is offering you the following exclusive selection of "knowledge gems" around Pediatric Fracture Management.- Your profile is becoming a central part of the myAO experience, reflecting your achievements and contributions in the surgical world. Your myAO profile is now an outstanding means to […]
- Posterior wall acetabular fracture fixation via Kocher-Langenbeck approach In this month’s Editor’s pick, myAO is featuring the winning case of the Bone Voyage clinical competition, […]
June 2022
The surgical treatment of sports injuries and other soft-tissue conditions around the joints are closely related to classical orthopedic and trauma surgery, however, many innovative techniques for prevention, repair, and reconstruction require specific specialization to achieve excellence in patient outcomes.- myAO Editor’s Pick on open reduction with minimal invasion: lateral approach to femoral shaft fracture In this month’s Editor’s Pick, myAO is featuring a case on […]
