Reduction Quality in Posterior Malleolar Fractures Using a Modified Posteromedial Ankle Approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anatomical reduction of posterior malleolar fracture is a key goal in achieving good functional outcomes in patients with ankle fractures. Although there are many approaches for managing this type of fracture, no studies have shown reduction quality of posterior malleolar fracture in postoperative CT scan using the modified posteromedial ankle approach.

Methods

A retrospective case series of 66 patients of 2 health centers with type 2, 3, and 4 posterior malleolar fractures according to Bartonicek classification treated using the modified posteromedial ankle approach was performed. The postoperative CT scan was used to assess syndesmotic reduction and articular step-off and residual gap in posterior malleolus reduction.

Results

Reduction of posterior malleo

SUBMITTER: Pino F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11528782 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature