Intraarticular fracture

An intraarticular fracture is a bone fracture in which the break crosses into the surface of a joint. This always results in damage to the cartilage.^[1] Compared to extraarticular fractures, intraarticular have a higher risk for developing long-term complications, such as posttraumatic osteoarthritis.^[2]

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

See also

• Intracapsular fracture