Posterior malleolus fractures in trimalleolar ankle fractures: Malleolus versus transyndesmal fixation

Conclusions: These results demonstrate that posterior malleolar fracture fixation is closely related to successful radiological and functional outcomes after trimalleolar fractures. Transyndesmal screw fixation may not be needed in the cases where the posterior malleolar fracture fixated. For these reasons, we recommend that all posterior malleolar fractures have to be fixed regardless of size.
Source: Indian Journal of Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research