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KMID : 0896720000040020061
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Journal of the Korean Society of Foot Surgery
2000 Volume.4 No. 2 p.61 ~ p.66
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Maisonneuve Fractures Treated with Percutaneous Screw Fixation
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Jung Chul-Young
Son Young-Chan
Bae Jun-Bum
Choi Moon-Do
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Abstract
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Purpose: To evaluate the clinical validity of percutaneous screw fixation in Maisonneuve fracture.
Material and Methods: Out of 5 Maisonneuve fracture patients hospitalized in the department of orthopedic surgery of Seigang hospital from February 1995 to May 1998, 4 patients were treated with percutaneous screw fixation and 1 patient was treated with percutaneous screw fixation and repair of deltoid ligament altogether. The results were evaluated on the clinical and radiological finding.
Results: In all cases, the range of motion of ankle joint was normal, the complication such as postoperative pain and post-traumatic arthritis were not found. Widening of medical clear space or talar shift were not found in the follow up X-ray and tibiofibular distance, compared with normal ankle joint was same on follow up CT.
Conclusion: Percutaneous screw fixation is sample, less invasive and more effective method in the treatment of Maisonneuve fracture.
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KEYWORD
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Ankle, Syndesmosis, Maisonneuve fracture, Percutaneous screw fixation
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