Article ; Online: Ankle arthroscopy does not elevate complication rates in ankle fractures.
Foot and ankle surgery : official journal of the European Society of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
2024
Abstract: Introduction: Ankle fractures rank as the second most common lower limb fractures, and surgical intervention is essential for unstable ankle fractures. The use of ankle arthroscopy in such cases offers several advantages. This study aim is to assess ... ...
| Abstract | Introduction: Ankle fractures rank as the second most common lower limb fractures, and surgical intervention is essential for unstable ankle fractures. The use of ankle arthroscopy in such cases offers several advantages. This study aim is to assess whether arthroscopy influenced on complication rates in 171 ankle fractures treated with arthroscopic assistance. Methods: This retrospective epidemiological analysis encompassed adult ankle fractures between December 2018 and December 2021. Initially, 173 patients were considered, but two were excluded, leaving a final sample of 171 patients. Postoperative complications were categorized as major or minor. Results: The study included 171 patients with surgically treated ankle fractures assisted by arthroscopy, comprising 76 females and 95 males, with an average age of 41.9 years. Syndesmosis injuries were treated in all diagnosed cases (55.0%), and deltoid ligament injuries received attention when identified (33.7%). Arthroscopic techniques were preferred over open techniques (47.4%). Ten patients experienced complications, consisting of 2 major and 8 minor complications (5.8%). Discussion: Our study's epidemiological findings align with prior literature, demonstrating that intra-articular injuries accompany 63% to 79% of ankle fractures. Arthroscopy allows for both diagnosis and treatment within the same procedure, including joint lavage to reduce inflammation. We diagnosed 57 deltoid injuries and identified a statistical relationship between chondral, syndesmotic, and deltoid ligament injuries. Infection is a common complication in ankle fracture surgery, with rates ranging from 1.44% to 16%. Our study yielded a 5.8% complication rate, comprising 1.2% major and 4.6% minor complications. Patients undergoing ORIF with arthroscopic assistance had a lower prevalence of infection. Conclusion: The use of arthroscopic assistance in the surgical treatment of ankle fractures does not increase the overall complication rate. Level of evidence: IV. |
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| Language | English | |||||
| Publishing date | 2024-01-14 | |||||
| Publishing country | France | |||||
| Document type | Journal Article | |||||
| ZDB-ID | 1424533-4 | |||||
| ISSN | 1460-9584 ; 1268-7731 | |||||
| ISSN (online) | 1460-9584 | |||||
| ISSN | 1268-7731 | |||||
| DOI | 10.1016/j.fas.2024.01.004 | |||||
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