Fixation of Posterior Malleolus in Trimalleolar Ankle Fractures: Anteroposterior Screw or Posterolateral Plate?

Fixation of Posterior Malleolus in Trimalleolar Ankle Fractures: Anteroposterior Screw or Posterolateral Plate?

Background: The treatment of the third malleolus has evolved in recent years, and surgical treatment can be carried out with traditional percutaneous osteosynthesis using anteroposterior screws or ORIF with a posterolateral plate. Methods: Our study included 54 patients divided into two groups based...

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Main Authors: Paolo Ceccarini, Marco Donantoni, Federico Milazzo, Vito Prezioso, Rosario Petruccelli, Elena Manuela Samaila, Daniele Marcolli, Massimiliano Leigheb, Giuseppe Rinonapoli, Auro Caraffa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
ankle surgery
trimalleolar fractures
posterior malleolus
posterolateral approach
percutaneous screw fixation
technique comparison
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/2/802

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