title: [Treatment of open malleolar fractures. Apropos of a series of 26 cases].
abstract: The authors report 26 cases of open bimalleolar fractures and discuss the various possibilities of treatment. Immediate internal fixation is indicated for types I or II of openings, being the best prevention of sepsis. These osteosynthesis should be the same as for closed fractures: screwing with or without associated AO plate and repair of peroneotibial ligaments.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries; D001858:Bone Nails / Q000009:adverse effects; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011542:Pseudarthrosis / Q000209:etiology
vernacular_title: Traitement des fractures malléolaires ouvertes. A propos d'une série de 26 cas