[Original treatment of a supramalleolar pseudarthrosis in an impaired position].
The authors report the case of a nonunited supra-malleolar fracture with severe angulation in an elderly patient. Poor vascular condition and severe osteoporosis prevented the use of either a surgical approach or internal fixation. Gradual realignment and union were nevertheless achieved within 6 months post operatively using the "Sequoïa" external fixation system, while weight-bearing was continued throughout the course of treatment.
Berger
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Service d'Orthopédie Traumatologie D, Centre Hospitalier, Lille, France.
Urvoy
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P
Perlinski
S
S
Thevenon
A
A
Mestdagh
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H
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D016267:External Fixators; D005360:Fibula / Q000293:injuries*; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011542:Pseudarthrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000150:complications*
Traitement original d'une pseudarthrose supra-malléolaire en position vicieuse chez une personne âgée.