Use of Distal Tibial Cortical Bone Thickness and FRAX Score for Further Treatment Planning in Patients with Trimalleolar Ankle Fractures.

ABSTRACT: Trimalleolar ankle fractures show a bimodal age distribution, affecting younger men and older women. Postmenopausal women often exhibit low bone mineral density, which contributes to a higher prevalence of osteoporotic-related fractures. The primary goal of this study was to analyse the association of patient characteristics with the cortical bone thickness of the distal tibia (CBTT) in trimalleolar ankle fractures.

Methods

A total of 193 patients with a trimalleolar ankle fracture treated between 2011 and 2020 were included. Patient registries were reviewed regarding demographics, mechanism, and type of injury. The CBTT was assessed in radiographs and CT images. The FRAX score was calculated to estimate the probability for an osteoporotic fracture. A multivariable regression model

SUBMITTER: Pfluger P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10253613 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature