Surgery for old ankle fracture. 13 cases followed for 9 (5-15) years.
Between 1978 and 1988, we treated 13 cases of neglected ankle fractures by open reduction and internal fixation or osteotomy 11 (2-36) months after the accident. Having been followed for 9 (5-15) years, the results were evaluated. All the patients were improved, even though restoration of the anatomy of the joint often was difficult. Those operated on after less than 6 months had better function than those with longer delays.
Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei and National Yang-Ming Medical College, Taiwan.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy; D011379:Prognosis; D013997:Time Factors