Orthopedics is a branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. Intra-articular fractures are fractures in which the fracture crack communicates with the joint. The places where intra-articular fractures most often occur are the areas around the wrist, elbow and knee, but this does not exclude the possibility of such fractures in areas of other joints in the body. The appearance of intra-articular fractures does not have a certain specificity according to which it could be said that you are dealing with this type of injury. Intra-articular fractures are accompanied by pain, edema, hematoma, and limited movement in the joint affected by the fracture. In order to determine with certainty what kind of fracture it is, it is necessary to perform additional diagnostic methods. X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography are performed. Fracture treatment is performed surgically or conservatively. Conservative treatment is performed by repositioning and immobilization, physical therapy or non-operative functional treatment according to Sarmiento. In the surgical treatment of orthopedic conditions, the physician selects the technique and method of treatment that is the most appropriate for the injury of that patient. The specific case of a fracture of the lateral maleola of the fibula gives us an insight into the method of treatment and the course of rehabilitation. Postoperative rehabilitation of the lateral maleola fibula fracture lasted a full seven weeks. Rehabilitation after surgical treatment is essential. Prior to rehabilitation, the physiotherapist works with the patient on a rehabilitation plan according to the doctors instructions. Short-term and long-term goals are then set.