Cases Solved! is a journal-based CME activity series presented by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Each activity consists of an interactive clinical case scenario based on a recent article from the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) followed by a multiple-choice assessment to put your diagnostic and management skills to the test.

These current, peer-reviewed articles touch on important areas of orthopaedic patient care and describe how the article impacts practice behavior and/or systems of care.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the pathophysiology and etiology of posterior malleolus fractures, including pertinent anatomy, the mechanism of injury, classification, and associated injuries.
2. Identify imaging studies that aid in the initial evaluation of posterior malleolus fractures.
3. Discuss indications and fracture-specific considerations for the surgical management of posterior malleolus fractures.
4. Explain techniques for the surgical fixation of posterior malleolus fractures, including postoperative management.
5. Review reported outcomes of patients treated for an ankle fracture involving the posterior malleolus.

Earn up to 2 AMA PRA category 1 Credits