Surgical treatment of ankle joint fracture and rehabilitation
- VernacularTitle:踝关节骨折的手术及康复治疗
- Author:
Xilong LIN
;
Wei HE
;
Yanfeng WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ankle joint;
Fracture;
Internal fixation;
Rehabilitation
- From:
Orthopedic Journal of China
2006;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
[Objective]To evaluate the surgical techniques,rehabilitation and the results of internal fixation performed for ankle joint fracture.[Method]One hundred and twenty-six patients with ankle joint fractures were treated with open reduction and internal fracture. According to the Danis-Weber classification,there were 12 cases of type A, 86 cases of type B, 28 cases of type C.The follow-up interview period varied from one year to five years,with an average of eighteen months.[Result]The number of patients whose results was better, good, fair and poor was 65, 44, 11 and 6.The total percent-age of good to better clinical results was 86.51%.[Conclusion]Operative treatment and rehabilitation may provide satisfactory fracture reduction and clinical results for ankle joint fracture.The opportunity selection,correct fracture pattern estimation, proper internal fixation and rehabilitation are important to achieve better long term results.
