Results of Surgical Treatment of Ankle and Posterior Malleolus Fractures Using Different Surgical Techniques
- Authors: Sergeev G.D.1,2, Belen’kiy I.G.1,2, Refitskii Y.V.1, Savello V.E.1, Maiorov B.A.1,2,3
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Affiliations:
- St. Petersburg I.I. Dzhanelidze Research Institute of Emergency Medicine
- St. Petersburg State University
- Interdistrict Clinical Hospital of Vsevolozhsk
- Issue: Vol 29, No 4 (2023)
- Pages: 59-68
- Section: Clinical studies
- URL: https://journal-vniispk.ru/2311-2905/article/view/255333
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.17816/2311-2905-16493
- ID: 255333
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Abstract
Background. Almost half of the patients with ankle fractures have fracture of the posterior malleolus. Conclusions of the existing studies are contradictory and do not provide a decisive answer to the question of the need for fixation of the posterior tibial fragment.
Aim of the study — to compare the radiologic and functional outcomes of osteosynthesis of the posterior tibial fragment in unstable ankle fractures using closed reduction and minimally invasive technique and direct open reduction using posterolateral and posteromedial surgical approaches.
Methods. Prospective multicenter study enrolled 132 patients with complex ankle and posterior malleolus fractures. They were divided into three groups depending on the technique of fixation of posterior tibia. Functional and radiologic results of treatment were assessed at 12, 24, and 48 weeks after osteosynthesis. The AOFAS and Neer scales were used.
Results. Bone union occurred in all patients at an average of 8.3±0.8 weeks after surgery. Analysis of postoperative CT scans showed that the use of posterior approaches provided statistically significantly more precise reduction of the fragments of posterior tibia. Functional results of patients of the second (posterolateral approach) and third (posteromedial approach) groups at 24 and 48 weeks of follow-up were statistically significantly superior to those of the first group. The median AOFAS score at 48 weeks of follow-up was 86 for group 2 patients and 90 — for group 3. The median scores on the Neer scale were 88 and 94 points respectively.
Conclusion. Posterior approaches in the surgical treatment of patients with complex ankle and posterior malleolus fractures allow for more precise fragment open reduction compared to closed one. These patients also show better mid-term functional outcomes.
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Gennadii D. Sergeev
St. Petersburg I.I. Dzhanelidze Research Institute of Emergency Medicine; St. Petersburg State University
Email: gdsergeev@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-8898-503X
Cand. Sci. (Med.)
Russian Federation, St. Petersburg; St. PetersburgIgor G. Belen’kiy
St. Petersburg I.I. Dzhanelidze Research Institute of Emergency Medicine; St. Petersburg State University
Author for correspondence.
Email: belenkiy.trauma@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-9951-5183
Dr. Sci. (Med.)
Russian Federation, St. Petersburg; St. PetersburgYurii V. Refitskii
St. Petersburg I.I. Dzhanelidze Research Institute of Emergency Medicine
Email: yur1140@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-6437-6424
Russian Federation, St. Petersburg
Viktor E. Savello
St. Petersburg I.I. Dzhanelidze Research Institute of Emergency Medicine
Email: prof_savello@emergency.spb.ru
Dr. Sci. (Med.), Professor
Russian Federation, St. PetersburgBoris A. Maiorov
St. Petersburg I.I. Dzhanelidze Research Institute of Emergency Medicine; St. Petersburg State University; Interdistrict Clinical Hospital of Vsevolozhsk
Email: bmayorov@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-1559-1571
Cand. Sci. (Med.)
Russian Federation, St. Petersburg; St. Petersburg; VsevolozhskReferences
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