Operative Orthopädie und Traumatologie
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Oper Orthop Traumatol · Dec 2017
[Locked retrograde fibula nail for the surgical treatment of unstable ankle fractures].
Minimally invasive surgical stabilization of ankle fractures allowing postoperative full weight bearing. ⋯ In 34 patients who were treated with a retrograde fibula nail, a 6-month follow-up was possible in 18 patients. Osseous consolidation was achieved without any soft tissue complications or infections in all 18 cases. The patients regained their preoperative level of mobility (Parker Mobility Score 4.2 preoperative vs 4.3 postoperative).