SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF MALLEOLAR FRACTURES

Background and Objectives: One of the most frequent fractures in lower extremities is an ankle fracture. Because the ankle joint transmits body weight, acute injuries to it become more significant. If anatomical reduction is maintained, conservative treatment is effective for many ankle fractures. Another unstable, displaced, and open fractures require open reduction and internal fixation as surgical operations. Researchobjective has been to examine efficacy, functional results, and side effects of surgically treating ankle malleolar fractures.

Methods: 30 patients that had been admitted with malleolar fractures and treated using AO system and Lauge-Hansens categorization are subjects of prospective study. The minimal duration of follow-up period had been 6 months. Olerud and Molanders scoring method has been employed for evaluating results.

Results: In this research,excellent results reportedin 18(60%) cases,good results were found in 06(20%)cases,fair results were found in 04(13.33%)cases,poor results were found in 02(6.66%) cases according to Olerud-Molander ankle score.

Interpretation And Conclusion: Auto collisions (RTAs) were the biggest contributor to malleolar fractures. The most frequent injuries were from supination external rotation. Anatomical reduction is required for a favourable functional outcome regardless of the type of surgery. The issues were dealt with in two weeks and were not severe.