Most will require surgical reduction
Admit
Nonoperative
closed reduction, long leg cast x 4wks, short leg cast x 2-3wks
indicated only if <2mm of displacement after closed reduction (rare)
Operative
Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)
indicated if >2mm of displacement after reduction attempt
closed reduction, long leg cast x 4wks, short leg cast x 2-3wks
indicated only if <2mm of displacement after closed reduction (rare)
Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)
indicated if >2mm of displacement after reduction attempt
Tillaux fracture
Tibial plateau fracture
Jefferson fracture
Tibial shaft fracture
Maisonneuve fracture
Pilon fracture
Smith's fracture
Greenstick fracture