Key result
Surgical intervention for bimalleolar ankle fractures in adults yielded excellent results in 60% of cases, with a union time of 10 weeks.
Why the study?
Does surgical intervention improve outcomes in adults with bimalleolar ankle fractures?
Observational (n=40)
No
Does surgical intervention improve outcomes in adults with bimalleolar ankle fractures?
Surgical management of bimalleolar ankle fractures yields excellent results in the majority of cases and promotes stable anatomical alignment.
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Supports surgical management for bimalleolar fractures; leaves open need for RCTs vs nonoperative care.
Polisetty et al. (2018) conducted an observational in bimalleolar fractures of ankle (n=40). Surgical intervention was evaluated on excellent results. Surgical intervention for bimalleolar ankle fractures in adults yielded excellent results in 60% of cases, with a union time of 10 weeks.
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