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Document Type

Original Article

Abstract

Background: Ankle fractures are very common fractures. There are several techniques and implants to treat fibular fractures, including Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF) of the lateral malleolus at the distal fibula. Aim: This study compare between anatomically locked distal fibular plate internal fixation and open reduction of lateral malleolus fractures outcomes. Patients and Methods: This study included 20 patients with lateral malleolar fracture according to Weber classification Weber A and Weber B, who presented at the Emergency of Al-Hussain hospital and Al Sahel teaching hospital. Results: The mean sagittal and hindfoot motion was satisfying in both groups. The mean time to fracture healing is slightly longer in group one than group two. The mean time from injury to surgery is slightly longer in group one 7.8 than group two 7 weeks. No patients need implant removal in both groups.

Conclusion: In terms of torsional and external rotational loads, this study shows that the lateral anatomical contoured distal fibula locking plate is comparable to a one-third tubular plate. Anatomically designed distal fibula locking plates with improved sites of fixation in the distal region may offer surgeons a more dependable choice in the event of unstable, osteoporotic distal fibula fractures.

Keywords

Distal Fibula; Fracture Fixation; Tubular plate; Anatomical Contoured Locking plate

Subject Area

Orthopedics

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