Treatment of pronation external rotation ankle injuries
- VernacularTitle:旋前外旋型踝关节损伤的治疗
- Author:
Xin QI
;
Jianguo LIU
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ankle;
Fractures;
Classification;
Surgery
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
2002;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the treatment of pronation external rotation ankle injuries and to evaluate its outcomes. Methods 58 cases of severe ankle injuries of pronation external rotation type who had been hospitalized between October, 2001 and October, 2003 were retrospectively analyzed. They were 42 males and 16 females, with an average age of 32.4 years old (16 to 61 years old). According to Lauge Hansen classification, 39 cases were grouped as grade Ⅲ, while other 19 cases as grade Ⅳ. Most cases were surgically managed, and routine examinations were done. Results The average follow up period was 16.4 months (from 10 to 36 months). The satisfactory outcome was 89.7%. 2 cases of osteoarthritis were observed. Conclusions In treatment of pronation external rotation ankle injuries, the key points are to correct the fibular shortening and external rotation and to take great care of technical details.
