Direct Fixation of Fractures of the Posterior Malleolus Through a Postero-Medial Approach
Background and objective: Fractures of the posterior malleolus have long been neglected in the past. The decision for their fixation should be based on plain lateral radiographs. Recent studies have emphasized the important biomechanical function of the posterior tibial ridge. This has caused a tren...
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| author | Andonov Y. Parashkevova P. |
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| description | Background and objective: Fractures of the posterior malleolus have long been neglected in the past. The decision for their fixation should be based on plain lateral radiographs. Recent studies have emphasized the important biomechanical function of the posterior tibial ridge. This has caused a trend towards more aggressive surgical treatment. The aim of this study was to present our experience with the direct fixation of complex ankle fractures engaging the posterior malleolus. We also tried to clarify the advantages and limitations of the posterior-medial surgical approach. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6f8f858ebc2c4bea9aeb58f49ec1d02a2022-12-22T01:10:44ZengSciendoActa Medica Bulgarica2719-53842022-04-01491222510.2478/amb-2022-0004Direct Fixation of Fractures of the Posterior Malleolus Through a Postero-Medial ApproachAndonov Y.0Parashkevova P.1Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, UMHAT Kaneff – Ruse, BulgariaDepartment of Public Health and Social Work, Faculty of Public Health and Health Care, “Angel Kanchev” University – Ruse, BulgariaBackground and objective: Fractures of the posterior malleolus have long been neglected in the past. The decision for their fixation should be based on plain lateral radiographs. Recent studies have emphasized the important biomechanical function of the posterior tibial ridge. This has caused a trend towards more aggressive surgical treatment. The aim of this study was to present our experience with the direct fixation of complex ankle fractures engaging the posterior malleolus. We also tried to clarify the advantages and limitations of the posterior-medial surgical approach.https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2022-0004posterior malleolus fracturedirect fixationpostero-medial approach |
| spellingShingle | Andonov Y. Parashkevova P. Direct Fixation of Fractures of the Posterior Malleolus Through a Postero-Medial Approach Acta Medica Bulgarica posterior malleolus fracture direct fixation postero-medial approach |
| title | Direct Fixation of Fractures of the Posterior Malleolus Through a Postero-Medial Approach |
| title_full | Direct Fixation of Fractures of the Posterior Malleolus Through a Postero-Medial Approach |
| title_fullStr | Direct Fixation of Fractures of the Posterior Malleolus Through a Postero-Medial Approach |
| title_full_unstemmed | Direct Fixation of Fractures of the Posterior Malleolus Through a Postero-Medial Approach |
| title_short | Direct Fixation of Fractures of the Posterior Malleolus Through a Postero-Medial Approach |
| title_sort | direct fixation of fractures of the posterior malleolus through a postero medial approach |
| topic | posterior malleolus fracture direct fixation postero-medial approach |
| url | https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2022-0004 |
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