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This research aims to evaluate the outcomes of a novel fibular nail in managing ankle fractures.

November 17, 2025ComplicationsOpen Access

Early Results Utilizing a Novel Fibular Nail for Surgical Fixation of Ankle Fractures—A Retrospective Case Series

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Retrospective case series reveals good reduction quality and limited complications in ankle fractures using a novel fixation device.

This research aims to evaluate the outcomes of a novel fibular nail in managing ankle fractures.
Retrospective case series of patients undergoing fibular IMN with Flex-Thread nail.
Data on demographics, comorbidities, and injury characteristics were collected.
Reduction quality and post-operative complications were assessed.
66.7% of patients achieved good reduction quality.
One reported case of delayed wound healing, with limited overall complications.
Both young and elderly patients displayed positive early post-operative outcomes.

Ralph et al. (2025) studied this question.

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