Journal de chirurgie
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Journal de chirurgie · Dec 1976
[Treatment of open malleolar fractures. Apropos of a series of 26 cases].
The authors report 26 cases of open bimalleolar fractures and discuss the various possibilities of treatment. Immediate internal fixation is indicated for types I or II of openings, being the best prevention of sepsis. These osteosynthesis should be the same as for closed fractures: screwing with or without associated AO plate and repair of peroneotibial ligaments.