Foot & ankle specialist
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Foot & ankle specialist · Dec 2017
Cross-Sectional Study to Assess the Functional Outcome of Neglected Bimalleolar Fracture.
Ankle fracture is the most common intra-articular fracture of a weight-bearing joint and accounts for 9% of all fractures. Ankle fractures are classified into 3 subgroups: unimalleolar, bimalleolar, and trimalleolar fractures. Accurate reduction and stable internal fixation is necessary in bimalleolar fractures; otherwise, it may lead to posttraumatic painful restriction of movements or osteoarthritis. The purpose of this study is to assess the functional outcome and results of treatment of neglected bimalleolar fracture. ⋯ Therapeutic, Level III: Retrospective Cohort study.