title: [Original treatment of a supramalleolar pseudarthrosis in an impaired position].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Service d'Orthopédie Traumatologie D, Centre Hospitalier, Lille, France.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Berger
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Urvoy
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Perlinski
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Thevenon
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Mestdagh
mesh_terms: 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*
vernacular_title: Traitement original d'une pseudarthrose supra-malléolaire en position vicieuse chez une personne âgée.