[Use of modified Weber's tension band wiring for treatment of ankle fractures].
Results of operative treatment of 16 ankle fractures using modified Weber's method in patients aged 20-67 (mean 45) are presented. An AO screw placed in tibia plafond as a point of anchorage of wire in Weber's method was used. Mazur's criteria were used to assess functional outcome. Excellent and good results were achieved in 13 cases. 3 rather fair results were observed.
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Oddział Urazowo-Ortopedyczny, Szpital Miejski Nr 2 w Siemianowicach Slaskich.
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D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D001863:Bone Screws; D001864:Bone Wires; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged