Distal tibiofibular synostosis after ankle fracture
- VernacularTitle:踝关节骨折后的下胫腓骨性连接
- Author:
Ting LI
;
Manyi WANG
;
Xieyuan JIANG
;
Xinbao WU
;
Guowei RONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ankle fracture;
Distal tibiofibular synostosis;
Follow-up
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
2002;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To report a group of uncommon cases, and discuss t he impact of distal tibiofibular synostosis on the patients and its clinical sig nificance. Methods At a mean follow-up of 22.8 months(11 to 54 months), 14 pati ents with distal tibiofibular synostosis after ankle fracture were evaluated wit h Philips and Schwartz clinical scoring system of ankle. Results 3 patients comp lained of transient pain after strenuous activities. The others complained of no discomfort. All of them had no trouble in normal working and daily activities. The mean degree of plantar flexion was 47.9?, with 3.5?(0 to 10?)less than the normal side. The mean degree of dorsiflexion was 20?, with 8.6?(0 to 20? )less than the normal side. There were no degenerative changes in all ankles. T he mean Philips and Schwartz score was 90.8(82 to 98). The excellent rate was 71 .4%, and the excellent and good rates were 100%. Conclusion Distal tibiofibul ar synostosis after an ankle fracture usually gives rise to few symptoms and nee ds no specific treatment.
