The Function and Symptoms of Ankle Joint in the Distal Tibial Fractures Treated by Nailing.
- Author:
Byoung Min KIM
1
;
Su Young BAE
;
Jae Young ROH
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. osnmc@yahoo.co.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Distal tibia fracture;
Intramedullary nailing;
Function and symptom of ankle joint
- MeSH:
Animals;
Ankle;
Ankle Joint;
Congenital Abnormalities;
Follow-Up Studies;
Foot;
Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary;
Medical Records;
Nails;
Range of Motion, Articular;
Retrospective Studies;
Tibia;
Tibial Fractures
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2008;12(1):86-92
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To evaluate the safety and prognostic factors of intramedullary nailing of distal tibia fractures in terms of function and symptoms of the ankle joint. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed 22 distal tibial fractures with intramedullary nailing. The mean duration of follow-up was 43 months. We reviewed medical records to describe each case. We measured radiographic parameters such as fracture configuration, arthritic change of the ankle joint and status of reduction. We also assessed clinical results by AOFAS ankle hind foot scoring system, degree of pain by VAS and range of motion to find out prognostic factors for functional result of the ankle joint. RESULTS: Bone healing was obtained in all cases without any wound complications. Mean AOFAS ankle score was 94. There were 4 cases with mild (VAS<3/10) ankle pain and 2 cases with mild limitation of ankle motion. The comminution of fracture had a significant relationship with delayed angular deformity of ankle joint (p=0.032). There was no other significant parameter affecting ankle joint function except the location of nail-end. CONCLUSION: Intramedullary nailing in distal tibia fracture is a safe and effective procedure. But further study may need to evaluate the relationship between the position of nail-end and the function of ankle joint.
