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5 sie 2020 · For the non-surgically treated patients with medial tenderness, the treatment plan was changed to surgical treatment after the 1-week radiographic follow-up in 1 patient (1%) and 1 patient (1%) was treated surgically after 3 months due to non-union.
7 kwi 2021 · One of the most common long-term complications is post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA). Advanced PTOA has been reported to affect 36.3% of surgically treated malleolar fracture patients at a mean of 18 years follow-up (Lübbeke et al 2012). It is reported that a lateral talar displacement of 1mm can reduce the contact area between talus and ...
This information will guide you through the next 6 weeks of your rehabilitation. Use the video or information below to gain a better understanding of your injury and what can be done to maximise your recovery.
29 kwi 2022 · Background. In 2015 a study of isolated lateral malleolar fractures (AO/OTA44-B1) treated at Sahlgrenska University hospital (SU) during two consecutive years revealed large-scale variation in the choice of treatment and planned follow-up. The study resulted in the development of a structured treatment algorithm (TA) for ankle fractures.
7 cze 2019 · In general, surgical treatment of ankle fractures is performed to prevent long-term post-traumatic arthritis and allows for functional recovery as early as possible. Historically, IMMFs were treated surgically, as these fractures were notorious for painful nonunions .
6 kwi 2022 · Over five million ankle injuries occur each year in the United States alone [1]. This topic review will provide an overview of ankle fractures that result from minor trauma (ie, indirect or low energy fractures), including a basic approach to their evaluation and management.
This review gives an update on the relevant anatomy and classification systems for medial malleolar fractures and an overview of the current literature regarding their management, including surgical approaches and the choice of implants.
