"grade 1: uncomplicated fracture involving both articular surfaces"
"grade 2: comminuted fracture"
"grade 3: cortical avulsion fracture"
"fluid-sensitive sequences: if an acute injury, there may be bone marrow oedema in the lateral process"
"T1: hypointense fracture line through the lateral process (fracture line and/or cortical step off may be better seen on CT)"
"grades 1 and 2a: non–weight-bearing cast for 6 weeks, unless displaced or involving a significant portion of the talar side of the posterior facet, in which case they should be treated by open reduction - internal fixation (ORIF)"
"grades 1 and 2a: non–weight-bearing cast for 6 weeks, unless displaced or involving a significant portion of the talar side of the posterior facet, in which case they should be treated by open reduction - internal fixation (ORIF)"
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"Classification"
"Ultrasound"