Stabilization of Ankle Fragility Fractures with a Transtibiocalcaneal Fusion Nail

Volume: 15, Issue: 04, Pages: 150 - 154
Published: Dec 1, 2007
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Incidence of ankle fractures in the elderly population increased for the last years. Osteoporosis, compromised soft tissue conditions, vascular supply, and systemic diseases enhance the high demands on fracture management. Here, early results of ankle fracture fixation with transtibiocalcaneal arthrodesis in elderly patients are reported. PATIENT AND METHODS: Five patients with an unstable ankle fracture were included into this...
Paper Details
Title
Stabilization of Ankle Fragility Fractures with a Transtibiocalcaneal Fusion Nail
Published Date
Dec 1, 2007
Volume
15
Issue
04
Pages
150 - 154
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