Clinical evaluation of delayed open reduction and internal fixation with anatomic plate for fracture of distal tibia and fibula
- VernacularTitle:延期切开复位钢板内固定治疗胫腓骨远端骨折
- Author:
Huizhong ZHANG
;
Fudong HUANG
;
Xiao LIANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Tibial and fibula fracture;
Fracture fixation,internal
- From:
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy
2006;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To analyze the results of distal tibia and fibula fracture treated with delayed open reduction and internal fixation with anatomic plate.Methods 24 fracture of distal tibia and fibula were stabilized temporanrily by application of plaster splint or calcaned traction immediately after injury.The definitive internal fixations were performed on an average of 8 days(range 7 to 10 days) after injury as soon as the soft tissue recovered.Results All patients were available for follow-up at an average of 2.6 years(range,1 to 4.5 years) after surgery.All fracture headed at an average of 15.4 weeks(range,12 to 29 weeks) postoperatively.There were 16 excellent,6 good,1 fair,and 1 poor results.The excellent and good rate was 92%.Conclusion This two-stage treatment protocol for fracture of distal tibia and fibula leads to the best long-term outcomes.
