The conservative management of stable Weber B fibula fractures remains variable. We thought that the current trend in our institution poses an unnecessary burden on fracture clinics. We reviewed patients referred with Weber B ankle fractures over an 18 month period. Our inclusion criteria were non-diabetic adults, with isolated stable Weber B fractures. Fractures were deemed stable if they had no evidence of talar shift on initial radiographs (< 5mm medial clear space and < 1mm variation between superior and medial clear spaces). Exclusion criteria were unstable fractures on radiographs, or no local follow-up. Management was reviewed from case notes and radiographs. Primary outcome was the stability of the fracture by the end of treatment. Secondary measures were duration of treatment, number of follow up appointments and radiographs, and complications.Introduction
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