Intraarticular fracture

Intraarticular fracture
Example of an intraarticular fracture of the medial malleolus extending in the talocrural ankle joint
SpecialtyOrthopedics

An intraarticular fracture is a bone fracture that typically run parallel to the joint surface which the break crosses into the surface of a joint, into the articular cartilage. This always results in damage to the cartilage, an area of limited healing capability. Compared to extraarticular fractures, intraarticular have a higher risk for developing long-term complications, such as posttraumatic osteoarthritis. For the majority of these fractures, anatomic reduction is vital to maintain the integrity of the joint surface.

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