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"This classification was first described by the Belgian general surgeon, Robert Danis (1880-1962), in 1949. It was later modified and popularised by the Swiss orthopaedic surgeon, Bernhard Georg Weber (1929-2002), in 1972 2."

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"Weber B fractures could be further subclassified as 9"

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"usually stable if medial malleolus intact; treat with CAM Walker or Moon Boot with crutches and weight bear as tolerated with them for 6 weeks"

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"distal extent of the fracture at the level of the syndesmosis (trans-syndesmotic); may extend some distance proximally"

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"variable stability, dependent on the status of medial structures (malleolus/deltoid ligament) and syndesmosis; may require open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)"

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