Comparison of temporary external and percutaneous k-wire fixations for treatment of ankle fracture-dislocations.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Ankle fracture-dislocations are among the most severe injuries, and the use of an external fixator as a recommended fixation method has some disadvantages. The aim of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes and complication rates of external and K-wire fixations in the treatment of ankle fracture dislocations.

Methods

A total of 67 patients with ankle fracture-dislocations requiring temporary external or percutaneous K-wire fixation were included. The exclusion criteria were pilon fractures, open fractures, and those who required acute open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score, a 10-point visual analog scale (VAS) score (range 0-10), and complications before and after the definitive s

SUBMITTER: Xie W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10638746 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature