Clinical and radiological outcomes of bimalleolar ankle fractures treated with open reduction and internal fixation: a prospective observational study

Key Points

• The study aims to assess clinical and radiological outcomes of bimalleolar ankle fractures treated with open reduction and internal fixation.
• Conducted as a prospective observational study
• Treatment involved open reduction and internal fixation for bimalleolar fractures
• Outcomes evaluated included clinical and radiological aspects
• Most patients achieved good or excellent recovery
• Timely surgery and stable fixation reduced complications
• Sex slightly influenced union time, but age, fracture type, and side did not significantly affect outcomes