Use of Fibula Nails With Proximal and Distal Fixation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ankle fractures are a frequent injury in the adult population and a quarter of all ankle fractures are classified as unstable, requiring surgical intervention. Plate-and-screw construct is the traditionally used fixation method for fibula fractures. The use of an intramedullary nail is an alternative fixation method, with current literature supporting very low complication rates and hardware removal surgeries. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcomes, including complication rates and implant removal rates, using a fibula nail with both proximal and distal fixation capabilities by an experienced surgeon.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed 203 consecutive fibula nail cases from a single surgeon using a mini-open technique for anatomic reduction. Demog

SUBMITTER: Rodriguez-Materon S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10878224 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature