Single lateral approach for open reduction and internal fixation of posterior malleolar fragment in Weber B rotational ankle fracture

Ankle fractures involving the posterior malleolus are a relatively common injuries, but various surgical approaches are still being introduced, and the selection of an appropriate surgical method is still controversial. The aim of this study was to introduce the surgical method using a single latera...

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Published in:Medicine (Baltimore) 2023-01, Vol.102 (3), p.e32725-e32725
Main Authors: Lee, Jaehyung, Ryu, Hwan, Park, Jae Yong
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ankle Fractures - diagnostic imaging
Ankle Fractures - surgery
Ankle Joint - diagnostic imaging
Ankle Joint - surgery
Fracture Fixation, Internal - methods
Humans
Observational Study
Postoperative Complications
Retrospective Studies
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Ankle fractures involving the posterior malleolus are a relatively common injuries, but various surgical approaches are still being introduced, and the selection of an appropriate surgical method is still controversial. The aim of this study was to introduce the surgical method using a single lateral approach for open reduction and internal fixation for posterior malleolar (PM) fractures associated with Weber B type ankle fractures. In this retrospective study, the single lateral approach was used for osteosynthesis of the PM fracture with Weber B lateral malleolar fractures. A total of 40 patients were followed up at for least 12 months (mean, 23.3; range, 12–88). Clinical assessment was based on the Olerud and Molander score, Foot and Ankle Outcome Score, visual analog scale, and subjective patient satisfaction 1 year after surgery. The accuracy of reduction was evaluated as
ISSN:1536-5964
0025-7974
1536-5964
DOI:10.1097/MD.0000000000032725