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Closed reduction and tibiotalocalcaneal nail versus ORIF for unstable ankle fracture
August 2017
Closed reduction and tibiotalocalcaneal nail versus ORIF for unstable ankle fracture
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Fragility fractures of the ankle in the elderly: Open reduction and internal fixation versus tibio-talo-calcaneal nailing: Short-term results of a prospective randomized-controlled study
Injury. 2017 Feb;48(2):519-524Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
87 elderly (>70 years of age) patients with an unstable ankle fracture were randomized to treatment through either closed reduction and intramedullary nail fixation, or open reduction and internal fixation using a plate and screws. Patients were assessed for the incidence of complications, length of stay, postoperative mobility status, and functional outcome on the Olerud-Molander score at 1 year ...
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