FRACTURES OF THE LEG AND ANKLE JOINT

Duration: 26 min

Year Published: 1956

Creator: Veterans Administration

Color: Color

Sound: Optical sound

Description: Discusses the anatomical structures of the leg and ankle and how they function in relation to fractures, the displacing pulls of the muscles and dangers to the nerve and blood supply, management of fractures of the tibia and the malleoli. Explains the various methods of reduction, including the use of manipulation, traction, and internal fixation from the viewpoint of the principles underlying that treatment. Emphasizes the importance of aftercare.