Article ; Online: Management of Open Ankle Fractures in Elderly Patients With a Fibula Nail is a Safe and Reliable Technique.
2022 , Page(s) 19386400221099660
Abstract: Background: Ankle fractures are becoming more common in the elderly and their management is frequently challenging. There is increasing evidence of good outcomes following fibula nail fixation in the management of ankle fractures. The use of a fibula ... ...
Abstract | Background: Ankle fractures are becoming more common in the elderly and their management is frequently challenging. There is increasing evidence of good outcomes following fibula nail fixation in the management of ankle fractures. The use of a fibula nail in open fractures comes with potential advantages such as minimal soft tissue dissection, early rehabilitation, and decreased wound complications. We aimed to assess their use in the management of open ankle fractures in the elderly. Methods: A review of patients aged 60 years or older with an open ankle fracture treated with a fibular nail at a major trauma center was conducted. All patients were managed with joint Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgical input to determine their optimal management. Functional outcome scores, postoperative complications, and re-operation rates were determined. Results: Fifteen patients were identified with a mean age of 76 years. Patient-reported outcomes (Olerud and Molander Score) were calculated in 73% of patients. Our results demonstrated excellent outcome scores (>91) in 1 patient, good outcome scores (61-90) in 7 patients, and fair outcome scores (31-60) in 3 patients. There were no postoperative complications or re-operations within our study group. Conclusion: This article is the largest series presenting the outcomes of fibula nails in the management of open ankle fractures in elderly patients. We conclude that it can be used as a treatment option to safely manage open ankle fractures in the elderly. It provides a stable fixation, early weight-bearing, low risk of postoperative complications while maintaining good patient-reported functional outcomes. Level of evidence: Level 4 |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2022-06-29 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 2488579-4 |
ISSN | 1938-7636 ; 1938-6400 |
ISSN (online) | 1938-7636 |
ISSN | 1938-6400 |
DOI | 10.1177/19386400221099660 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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