Fig. 6From: Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis using the oblong hole of a locking plate for comminuted distal fibular fracturesAn intraoperative photo shows extensive soft tissue injury around the distal tibiofibular fracture. After applying temporary external fixation for 2 weeks, minimally invasive technique was used (a). The wound healed without skin graft or flap surgery and the fracture healed without infection (b)Back to article page