A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Two-Center, International Trial Comparing the Fibular Nail With Open Reduction and Internal Fixation for Unstable Ankle Fractures in Younger Patients

Conclusions: In younger patients with ankle fractures, no difference was found in the patient-reported outcome between fibular nail and plate fixation at 1 year after surgery. The fibular nail is an effective and safe option for the stabilization of ankle fractures in younger patients, although the benefits associated with reduced wound complications are not as apparent as for elderly patients. Level of Evidence: Therapeutic Level I. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Article Source Type: research