Distraction Arthroplasty as Acute and Definitive Treatment for Open Ankle Fracture Dislocation.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 73-year-old woman with significant medical comorbidities presented with a grade I open left ankle fracture dislocation. Distraction arthroplasty was used as a definitive treatment for this injury. The patient tolerated the procedure and had no postoperative complications. The external fixator was removed at 6 months. The patient maintained good ankle function at the 1-year postoperative visit. Distraction arthroplasty is a viable acute and definitive treatment option for ankle fracture in patients with significant medical comorbidities. [Orthopedics. 2021;44(1):e148-e150.].
Medical subject headings
- Ankle Fractures
- Arthroplasty
- Fracture Dislocation
- Fractures, Open
Anatomy
- ankle