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Weber Classification of fibula fractures

Definition

Coronal plane fracture of distal femoral condyle

- intra-articular

- often only attachment is posterior capsule

Epidemiology

Rare

Mechanism

Usually a severe valgus trauma

Xray

Problem

1.  Undulating growth plate / higher rate of growth plate injury

- growth arrest / LLD

- angular deformity

- need to be warned

- require close and careful follow up especially in first 2 years

2.  Can be unstable / malunion and shortening very problematic in this area

Xray

Salter Harris I