Research
The Functional and Radiographic Outcome of Fixation of Trimalleolar Fracture: A Prospective Study
Background: Ankle injuries gain importance because body weight is transmitted through it and locomotion depends upon thestability of this joint. Trimalleolar fractures are one of the most complex fractures around ankle. As with all intra articular fractures, Trimalleolar fractures necessitate reduction and stable internal fixation. The purpose of this study is to assess the functional and radiographic outcome and results of surgical treatment of Trimalleolar fractures by specific modalities. To attain a proper anatomical alignment and stability of ankle joint and further applying a syndesmotic screw if needed. Materials and Methods: A Prospective review was conducted for 28 patients between January 2018 to December 2019 with a closed trimalleolar fracture. Open reduction and internal fixation was done with specific modalities. Patients were evaluated with Subjective and objective assessments of the patient’s ankles were done using a modification of the scoring system proposed by Olerud and Molander and radiologically by Kristenson criteria.
Simultaneous Fractures of the Ipsilateral Scaphoid and Comminuted Distal End Radius fix with two approach in single Sitting: Case Report
Background: Ipsilateral fractures of the distal radius and scaphoid are rare, with few reports describing mechanisms of injury, fracture patterns, and treatment approaches. Case presentation: A patient with Ipsilateral comminuted, displaced distal fracture of the radius and fracture of the scaphoid was treated via internal fixation of the scaphoid fracture with Herbert screw and internal fixation of the distal radius fracture with locked volar & dorsal plating. Conclusions: Rigid internal fixation of the distal radius and scaphoid fracture is mandatory to start early active rehabilitation of the wrist without the need for wrist immobilization with plaster or external skeletal fixation.
