Removal of internal fixation--the effect on patients' complaints: a study of 66 cases of removal of internal fixation after malleolar fractures

S Jacobsen, M Honnens de Lichtenberg, C M Jensen, C Tørholm

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Abstract

To estimate the effect of removal of internal fixation after treatment of malleolar fractures on postoperatively presented complaints, we retrospectively evaluated 66 patients by their records and by personal questionnaires. Of all the patients, 89.4% had one or more complaints. These were typically soreness over implant and cicatrix, reduced movement of the ankle joint, and strain-related pain. About 75% of these patients reported improvement after removal. The AO mode of fixation, i.e., typically by lateral semitubular plating and transsyndesmotic screw and a medial screw or pins, and the Wiberg-Cedell mode, i.e., typically consisting of lateral single or double cerclage and staple and medial pinning, constituted the principal groupings of the patients. The two groups were comparable. In this series, we found significantly more complaints associated with the AO mode in the postoperative period. We conclude that removal of internal fixation after malleolar fractures is indicated when common types of complaints are presented.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftFoot & Ankle International
Vol/bind15
Udgave nummer4
Sider (fra-til)170-1
Antal sider2
ISSN1071-1007
StatusUdgivet - 1 apr. 1994

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