Arthroscopic treatment of fractures of the lateral malleolus of the tibia: 26 cases.

Arthroscopic removal of fractures of the lateral malleolus of the tibia is technically demanding, but can be performed with minimal complications and with low patient morbidity and short periods of hospitalisation. The majority of horses are able to successfully return to work following the procedure. Potential relevance: The advantages of arthroscopic removal compared to removal via arthrotomy make this the technique of choice for treatment of fractures of the lateral malleolus of the tibia.