Fig. 1From: A fibular notch approach for the treatment of ankle fractures involving the distal tibial plafondImaging data of a 44-year-old male patient. a AP and lateral radiographs present AO/OTA 43 B2 fracture, with the ipsilateral tibia having previously undergone plate fixation. b Preoperative CT plain scan and reconstruction after removal of fibula. c Axial CT image 5 mm proximal to the tibial plafond shows comminuted fracture; red and green curve lines show areas that can be exposed intraoperatively through the anterior and posterior intervals, respectively. d CT image in the same position as c shows good reduction of the fragments and distal syndesmosisBack to article page