title: [Osteosynthesis of distal fibular fractures with IlluminOss : Video article].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim was minimally invasive osteosynthesis of a distal fibular fracture under the premises of poor soft tissue conditions and existing chronic comorbidities to enable rapid recovery and to reduce soft tissue stress in order to avoid postoperative infections and achieve early weight bearing.
  
  
  METHODS
  This involved a distal fibula fracture, classified as 44 B1.1, B1.2, B1.3 according to the working group for osteosynthesis (AO) or a B fracture after Danis and Weber with indications for surgery (cortical disruption and shaft offset > 5 mm), age > 65 years, poor soft tissue conditions and a Charlson score ≥ 1.
  
  
  METHODS
  Acute or incompletely healed infection in the implantation area, allergy to dental adhesive or implant material, open fractures, multifragmentary and severely dislocated fractures.
  
  
  METHODS
  The surgical technique is demonstrated in detail with the help of a video of the operation and which is available online. A 1-2 cm long incision at the distal pole of the fibula, insertion of an intramedullary wire, reaming of the medullary canal and insertion of the IlluminOss balloon implant, filling the balloon with monomer and curing using visible blue light (436 nm), shortening of the implant, radiological control and wound closure.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Postoperative cooling and elevation of the affected limb, free mobility after postoperative day 1, pain-adjusted full load bearing in VacoPed boot for 6 weeks (depending on pain and swelling).
  
  
  RESULTS
  Study currently ongoing, no complications or revisions so far.
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, München, Deutschland.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Zyskowski
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, München, Deutschland.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Crönlein
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, München, Deutschland.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Heidt
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, München, Deutschland.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Biberthaler
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, München, Deutschland. Chlodwig.Kirchhoff@mri.tum.de.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kirchhoff
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D064386:Ankle Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D057785:Catheters; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D005360:Fibula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D011474:Prosthesis Design
keywords: Ankle fracture; Full weight bearing; Gerontic trauma; Minimally invasive; Soft tissue injury