Does Deltoid Ligament Repair Reduce Complications and Improve Functional Outcomes Measured by PROMIS Scores Following Ankle Fracture Surgery?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Deltoid repair (DR) in ankle fracture surgery remains controversial. This study aims to determine whether DR reduces complications and improves outcomes measured by Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) computerized adaptive tests (CATs) of physical function (PF) and pain interference (PI). We hypothesized that DR would reduce complications and improve PROMIS scores.

Methods

This was a retrospective study of 782 patients at a single institution who underwent ankle fracture surgery between January 2016 and December 2021. Two fellowship-trained foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons independently reviewed all radiographs and assessed reduction quality and complications at final follow-up. Multiple extremity injuries, open fractures, and pilo

SUBMITTER: Hadley SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12035043 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature