Zhen-hua Fang
China
Research Article
Lateral Malleolus Hook-Plate Fixation in the Treatment of Herscovici Type B Medial Malleolar Fractures: The Clinical Evaluation of an Alternative Fixation Technique
Author(s): Kai Xiao, Zhen-hua Fang and Cheng HaoKai Xiao, Zhen-hua Fang and Cheng Hao
Background: To evaluate the availability of lateral malleolus hook plate fixation for medial malleolar fractures.
Materials and Methods: 23 patients with Herscovici type B medial malleolar fractures were involved as subjects between January 2013 and December 2015. All the patients had undergone lateral malleolus hook plate fixation surgery. 6 males and 17 females with an average age of 46.0 ± 12.4 years (range, 22-62 years) were identified. All of the fractures were evaluated based on Herscovici medial malleolar fractures classification. Postoperatively, radiographs was used to assess the quality of bone union directly at the follow-up examination. The clinical evaluation was based on the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scoring system.
Results: 21 patients had adequate follow-up for clinic eval.. View More»
