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  • Title: Concurrent ipsilateral Tillaux fracture and medial malleolar fracture in adolescents: management and outcome.
    Author: Yuan Q, Guo Z, Wang X, Dai J, Zhang F, Fang J, Yin C, Yu W, Zhen Y.
    Journal: J Orthop Surg Res; 2020 Sep 17; 15(1):423. PubMed ID: 32943101.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: The concurrent ipsilateral Tillaux fracture with medial malleolar fracture in adolescents commonly suffer from high-energy injury, making treatment more difficult. The aim of this study was to discuss the mechanism on injury, diagnosis, and treatment of this complex fracture pattern. METHODS: The charts and radiographs of six patients were reviewed. The function was assessed by the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society ankle-hindfoot scores. RESULTS: The mean age at operation was 12.8 years. The mean interval from injury to operation was 7.7 days. Five Tillaux fractures and all medial malleolar fractures were shown on AP plain radiographs. One Tillaux fracture and two cases with avulsion of posterolateral tibial aspect were confirmed in axial computerized tomography. There was talar subluxation laterally with medial space widening in three and syndesmotic disruption in one. There were five patients sustaining ipsilateral distal fibular fractures. All fractures, except nonunion in two medial malleolar fractures and in one Tillaux fracture, healed within 6-8 weeks. There was one case of osteoarthritis of ankle joint. The average AOFAS score was 88.7. CONCLUSIONS: Computerized tomography is helpful in identifying the fracture pattern. Anatomic reduction and internal fixation of Tillaux and medial malleolar fracture was recommended to restore the articular surface congruity and ankle stability.
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