Treatment of osteoporotic ankle fractures in the elderly: surgical strategies.
The goal of displaced ankle fracture treatment is to restore congruity and stability to the ankle mortise. However, adequate fixation in patients with osteoporosis is difficult due to poorly mineralized bone. This article presents alternative fixation strategies that can helpachieve ankle stability in this patient population.
Cole
Peter A
PA
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Regions Hospital, St Paul, MN 55101, USA.
Craft
Jason A
JA
D000368:Aged; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D001860:Bone Plates; D001864:Bone Wires; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular