Multicentre trial to introduce the Ottawa ankle rules for use of radiography in acute ankle injuries. Knowledge of this pathoanatomy and careful scrutiny of the preoperative imaging is essential for approaching these fractures.30, Preoperatively computed tomography is warranted in these cases to delineate anatomy of the fracture, presence of comminution, impaction of the fragment and to plan the approach.30,31 The fractures involving posterior malleolus have worse functional outcome up to 1 year but not significantly worse after 2 years when compared to those without involvement of posterior malleolus.32. The locking-plate fixation has been found to superior to the traditional semi-tubular plate fixation in cadaveric studies.62,63 Currently a multicenter randomized controlled trial (ankle injury management) comparing Close Contact Cast versus ORIF is running in the UK to decide the optimum treatment for patients above 60 years of age.66. The management of the soft tissues is very important for the patients postoperative recovery (30). A tourniquet is used, or not, depending on the surgeons personal preference, as tourniquets have not been shown to shorten the operative time or to make the outcome any better or worse (29). This can lead, in turn, to a delay of surgery in the best case, or, in the worst case, to internal pressure necrosis with further sequelae up to and including amputation (Figure 3). Weber B - a fracture at or near the level of the syndesmosis. Incidence of deep-vein thrombosis in patients with fractures of the ankle treated in a plaster cast. Bethesda, MD 20894, Web Policies The Maisonneuve fracture itself, however, is usually not treated with an osteosynthesis. This injury most commonly affects two age groups: High-energy in young patients and low-energy in elderly patients. National Institute for Clinical Excellence. In any type B or C fracture, the ankle should be positioned intraoperatively in 20 of internal rotation and pulled laterally with a retractor hook to test the stability of the syndesmosis. SooHoo NF, Krenek L, Eagan MJ, Gurbani B, Ko CY, Zingmond DS. The postoperative infection rate is up to 2%. To protect the soft tissues, a plaster cast should be applied after surgery and kept on for at least 6 weeks. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 Unported, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. SooHoo NF, Krenek L, Eagan MJ, Gurbani B, Ko CY, Zingmond DS. Schepers T, Van Lieshout EM, de Vries MR, Van der Elst M. Complications of syndesmotic screw removal. The long-term objective is to prevent post-traumatic ankle arthrosis. Valderrabano V, Hintermann B, Horisberger M, Fung TS. In all other cases, surgery should be deferred until swelling around the joint has subsided and wrinkles have reappeared in the skin. FOIA Wukich DK, Kline AJ. Lindsj U. Operative treatment of ankle fracture-dislocations. The most common age groups affected are young active patients, sustaining high energy trauma and elderly patients with comorbidities. Routine removal of metalwork is not advised in the asymptomatic patients. HHS Vulnerability Disclosure, Help This rough classification, however, gives too little information about the mechanics of the fracture. Leg casts made of plaster or a synthetic material are relatively uncomfortable for the patient and therefore, in our opinion, obsolete. Her ankle is only mildly swollen above the lateral malleolus, but she can only walk with a hobbling gait, with help from her coach. Effect of posterior malleolus fracture on outcome after unstable ankle fracture. Atrophic non-union usually results from a disruption to the blood supply or bone biology at the fracture site [1]. EPIDEMIOLOGY Incidence As in all fractures involving a joint line, computed tomography (CT) can be very helpful for precise evaluation (13). 6. final check of tibiotalar and fibulotalar joint congruence, 9. inspection around the talus and calcaneus. Foot & ankle international/American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society [and] Swiss Foot and Ankle Society. However, there is controversy in the post-reduction management of the fracture between the use of early weight-bearing or traditional treatment and non-weight-bearing for 6-8 weeks. In conservative treatment, the ankle is immobilized in a leg orthosis. Depending on the overall findings, it may be entirely reasonable to treat a fracture conservatively and to accept healing in an imperfect position in an elderly or multimorbid patient, if the risk of surgery is judged to be high. On initial physical examination, before any imaging is done, the ankle should be extensively and forcefully tested for instability of the lateral ligaments. Moreover, the leg must be assessed for soft-tissue pressure, peripheral perfusion, and motor and sensory function to rule out a potential compartment syndrome. Outcome after unstable ankle fracture: effect of syndesmotic stabilization. Please select the answer that is most appropriate. The frequency of pulmonary embolism was 0.34%, while the rate of wound infection was 1.44% and that of surgical revision was 0.82% (these three complications have been designated as occasional, common, and occasional, respectively, by the German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical DevicesBundesinstitut fr Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte, BfArM). / American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society [and] Swiss Foot and Ankle Society. For the ankle joint in particular, non-anatomical reductions and restraints lead to premature degeneration of the joint. The ankle is supported by ligaments on both the medial and lateral sides that stabilize the foot under the leg and lock the fibula and tibia together. The Danis-Weber system is commonly used to characterize ankle fractures. Some Few General Remarks on Fractures and Dislocations. Whenever a fracture is suspected, e.g., when the joint is painful and its mobility is limited, stabilization of the joint with a splint is obligatory unless and until a fracture is ruled out. In the absence of an obligatory medical indication, the required informed consent for such operations is analogous to that which must be obtained before elective cosmetic procedures. There is controversy regarding routine removal of syndesmosis screw(s). Inclusion in an NLM database does not imply endorsement of, or agreement with, Malalignment of the joint is more common, however, than direct injury to the tibial, talar, or fibular joint surface. Mak KH, Chan KM, Leung PC. [Last accessed on 2013 Aug 27]. We have presented a review of commonly encountered complications in managing AF and methods of preventing them. No pressure may be placed on the joint. The Ottawa Ankle Rules represent an attempt to hold the performance of imaging studies down to a clinically necessary minimum, in view of limited resources; they do not correspond to the diagnostic standard in Europe, however (11). The choice of treatment options, ranging from conservative or minimally invasive treatment all the way to plate osteosynthesis or external fixation, is allowed to depend on the state of the surrounding soft tissues, bone quality, and predicted compliance (e1). Lin CW, Donkers NA, Refshauge KM, Beckenkamp PR, Khera K, Moseley AM. - Discussion: - usually involves a supination-adduction injury; - frequently does well w/ closed reduction; - if frx in fibula is transverse, it is type I avulsion fibular frx; - since syndesmotic ligaments are intact, ankle mortise is also stable; - type A: fibula fracture below syndesmosis (infrasyndesmotic) This permits pain-adapted full weight-bearing in nearly all patients. Anatomie und Kinematik der Sprunggelenke des Menschen. According to data for the year 2008 from the AOK (a large health-insurance carrier in Germany), ankle fractures cause nearly one million days off from work for every 100 000 insurees per year (6). Type A fractures need not be immobilized in a cast, but can rather be treated like external ligament ruptures in a stabilizing ankle orthosis for early function with pain-adapted full weight-bearing. The stability of isolated, trans-syndesmotic Weber B supination external rotation [SER] type fractures remains controversial. They include locking plates for the lateral malleolus62,63 and tibio-talar-calcaneal nailing64,65 in displaced comminuted unstable osteoporotic AF. Kock HJ, Schmit-Neuerburg KP, Hanke J, Rudofsky G, Hirche H. Thromboprophylaxis with low-molecular-weight heparin in outpatients with plaster-cast immobilisation of the leg. Weber A fractures can usually be treated conservatively, while Weber B and C fractures are usually treated with surgery. If a fracture or a sprain with ligamentous instability is suspected, radiological evaluation is needed in practically all cases. This patients operation proceeds without complication. Alternatively, tension-band wiring can be used. Bchler L, Tannast M, Bonel HM, Weber M. Reliability of radiologic assessment of the fracture anatomy at the posterior tibial plafond in malleolar fractures. Fractures of the ankle joint are among the commonest fractures in adults, with an incidence of up to 174 cases per 100 000 persons per year (1). Careers, Unable to load your collection due to an error. Arbeitsunfhigkeit bei AOK-Pflichtmitgliedern 2013. White CB, Turner NS, Lee GC, Haidukewych GJ. Lauge-hansen N. Fractures of the ankle. Jonas SC, Young AF, Curwen CH, McCann PA. Functional outcome following tibio-talar-calcaneal nailing for unstable osteoporotic ankle fractures. In: Mller M, Allgwer M, Schneider R, Willenegger H, editors. Hoiness PR, Hvaal K, Engebretsen L. Severe hypothermic injury to the foot and ankle caused by continuous cryocompression therapy. 20. Lateralization of the talus, i.e., widening of the tibiofibular cleft or of the talotibial joint space medially, implies a biomechanically relevant rupture of the syndesmosis leading to instability. We have identified several patients that have developed symptomatic atrophic non-union of transverse Weber A fractures that are not simple avulsion fractures of the anterior talo-fibular ligament. The search revealed over 1400 papers. X-ray of ankle joint anteroposterior view showing fracture dislocation of ankle. Elderly patients, especially with poorly controlled diabetes and osteoporosis are at increased risk of wound complications, infection and failure of fixation. Full weight-bearing in the presence of an indwelling positioning screw can cause stress-related complications up to and including a distal tibial fracture. What should be done? Over a period of six weeks, the patient should be mobilized in a walker for pain-adapted full weight-bearing (25). Internal fixation of ankle fractures in the very elderly. Whenever a fracture is suspected, e.g., when the joint is painful and its mobility is limited, stabilization of the joint with a splint is obligatory unless and until a fracture is ruled out. Barg A, Pagenstert GI, Hugle T, et al. Schepers T. Acute distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injury: a systematic review of suture-button versus syndesmotic screw repair. Nevertheless, in distal fibula fractures, the evidence of MIPO remains scarce. . , which are fractures that would not usually occur if the bone structure was not weakened. Risk factors for VTE are previous history of DVT, immobilization, nonweight bearing, body mass index >30 kg/m2, pregnancy, contraceptive pill, age >60 years, active cancer, recent hospital admission, above-knee plaster.53,57,58, Some studies have advocated that routine pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis is probably not justified in foot and ankle trauma patients.53,56 In a recent telephone survey in the UK, it was shown that 84% (n = 47) hospitals do not routinely use thromboprophylaxis in patients with AF treated in plaster.59 We feel that although routine thromboprohylaxis should not be used in AF, we agree with Shibuya et al. Stuart K, Panchbhavi VK. Ankle fractures in patients with diabetes mellitus. The most common organism (65%) reported is Staphylococcus aureus.35 Given the high rates of infection and amputation, managing AF in patients with DM is particularly challenging. Pichl J, Hoffmann R. Geriatrische Sprunggelenkfrakturen. If surgery is performed while the soft tissues are still swollen, it may be technically impossible to close the wound without excessive tension. This is crucially important, because the first physician to deal with the patient is often a relatively young and inexperienced resident on call, and standardization helps ensure that no bony injuries will be overlooked. The reconstruction of the joint surface in such cases therefore, initially, involves the correct setting of the length, axis, and rotation of the fibula and of the tibiotalar and fibulotalar distances, as well as the reduction of Volkmanns triangle, if necessary. . Combined experimental-surgical and experimental-roentgenologic investigations. Die Klassifizierung des Weichteilschadens bei offenen und geschlossenen Frakturen. Court-Brown CM, McBirnie J, Wilson G. Adult ankle fractures: An increasing problem? Standards for the management of open fractures of the lower limb: A short guide. Ankle fractures are common, with an incidence of up to 174 cases per 100 000 adults per year. An ankle-stable plate can be used instead of a one-third tubular plate depending on the involvement of the joint. If the obligatory x-ray check after reduction and casting of the fracture reveals that the proper position of the joint cannot be maintained, then reduction should be performed again under general anesthesia and the fracture should be temporarily or definitively set. Before signing the consent form, the patient asks again about the risks of the operation. This article highlights commonly encountered complications and discusses the measures needed to minimize them when dealing with these injuries. The incidence of PTOA has been reported as high as 70%; with rotational AF being the most common cause.67 It occurs following a failure of restoration of normal anatomy due to mal/nonunion and is the most common indication for ankle arthrodesis.67 When there is a significant displacement, anatomical reduction is more likely to be achieved through surgical means thus reducing long term risk of developing PTOA.68 This is especially true in cases of the lateral talar displacement where 1 mm displacement has been shown to reduce the tibio-talar contact area by an average of 42% resulting in peak loads.68 These peak loads lead to a secondary loss of cartilage and subsequent osteoarthritis.68 One of the important factors in the development of PTOA is valgus deformity and fibular shortening, as a result of fibular mal-union.69 It has been shown the latency time between injury and developing end-stage ankle OA is 20.9 years.67 Another risk factor predisposing to PTOA is injury to ankle ligaments.70 Athletes sustaining lateral ankle sprains are the most common group to sustain ligamentous PTOA.70 Given the high incidence of AF in young patients, ankle arthrodesis in middle age patients is a very real consequence of PTOA. In the rest of this article, we present the main decision criteria and a clinical approach to treatment that we have found useful in practice. See the following website: cme.aerzteblatt.de. Image-guided reduction without surgery is adequate for this patient, obviating the need for skin incisions for the arthroscopy portals. In cases of obvious malposition, immediate reduction is indicated; this is to be done by traction along the long axis under appropriate analgesia to minimize pain. Evaluation of ankle fractures: Nonoperative and operative treatment. Kannus P, Palvanen M, Niemi S, Parkkari J, Jrvinen M. Increasing number and incidence of low-trauma ankle fractures in elderly people: Finnish statistics during 1970-2000 and projections for the future. Naqvi GA, Shafqat A, Awan N. Tightrope fixation of ankle syndesmosis injuries: clinical outcome, complications and technique modification. This resulted in failure of fixation requiring removal of metal work and (e and f) X-ray of ankle joint anteroposterior and lateral views showing infected nonunion of the fracture, Perioperative glycemic control is very important.39 Fasting patients need to be on an insulin sliding scale to achieve this. For a good long-term functional outcome to be achieved, reliable early evaluation is crucial so that it can be determined whether the problem is a distorsion (sprain), ligament rupture, bony ligament avulsion, or fracture of the talocrural joint. 8600 Rockville Pike Diagnosis is made with plain radiographs of the ankle. The wide fan of the deltoid ligament and the plantar cal-caneonavicular ligament (spring ligament), which is functionally a part of it. Lemon M, Somayaji HS, Khaleel A, Elliott DS. In our experience, it can also be difficult to anchor a serviceable osteosynthesis in soft bone. [1] [2] Anatomy of the Ankle Joint Treatment with positioning screws carries the disadvantage that weight-bearing on the affected limb must be restricted for ca. Only subcutaneous tissue protects both malleoli. Patil S, Gandhi J, Curzon I, Hui AC. Saltzman CL, el-Khoury GY. What structures stabilize it medially? Complications of ankle fracture in patients with diabetes. Blisters associated with lower-extremity fracture: Results of a prospective treatment protocol. A modern, dynamic stabilization system should be used. This article has been certified by the North Rhine Academy for Postgraduate and Continuing Medical Education. In our experience, it is hard to distinguish an ankle fracture from a ligamentous injury reliably on the basis of the initial physical examination alone. A lateral malleolar fracture below the syndesmosis is what type of injury in the expanded DanisWeber classification? Appointments 216.444.2606. The syndesmosis should also be tested for injury (see also below under Injuries of the syndesmosis). [ 14] More experienced providers can treat stable, nondisplaced fractures of the malleoli with. Fracture blisters are thought to be, as a result, of a cleavage injury at the junction of dermis and epidermis.21 Anatomical areas, such as the ankle, with closely adhered skin without much muscle cover are especially prone.21 There are two types of blisters: Hemorrhagic blisters and nonhemorrhagic blisters, with former representing a more severe injury.21 Whilst some authors advocate letting the blisters resolve before a surgical intervention,22 others are proponent of de-roofing these and applying antibiotic cream until reepithelialization occurs.23 Although there is no clear consensus on how best to manage an AF in the presence of blisters, Uebbing et al. Zalavras CG, Christensen T, Rigopoulos N, Holtom P, Patzakis MJ. Konrad G, Markmiller M, Lenich A, Mayr E, Ruter A. Tourniquets may increase postoperative swelling and pain after internal fixation of ankle fractures. The timing of definitive surgical treatment depends mainly on the soft-tissue findings. Pott P. London: Hawes, Clarke, Collins; 1768. Surgery is indicated for the following types of fracture (AO Foundation classification): The goals of surgery are always the smooth anatomical reconstruction of the joint surface and the protection of the injured ligamentous structures to enable early postoperative functional therapy of the joint. An anterior avulsion of the syndesmosis on the ventral side of the tibia is called a Tillaux-Chaput fragment (only in adolescents), while an avulsion on the fibular side of the ventral syndesmosis is called a Wagstaffe fragment (21, 22). To wait for closure by second intention in such cases is contraindicated and, indeed, negligent. A review of literature concluded that more research is required to answer the question of the best rehabilitation after AF treatment.26, Operative treatment of AF in the elderly may pose a challenge. As a rule, full weight-bearing and full participation in work and recreational sports are possible 1216 weeks after the injury, or sooner in high-performance athletes. Role of preoperative computed tomography scans in operative planning for malleolar ankle fractures. Early complications associated with AF are related to the surrounding soft tissue envelope owing to anatomical reasons. The authors state that they have no conflicts of interest. The incidence of VTE in patients with a leg injury that had been immobilized in a plaster cast or brace for at least 1 week and who received no prophylaxis has been estimated to be 4.3-40%.52 Although the precise incidence of DVT and PE is not known in foot and AF an analysis of a trauma database has estimated it to be 0.28% and 0.21%, respectively.53 Another study (n = 100) have estimated the incidence of asymptomatic DVT of 5% in patients with AF who are treated with below knee casts.54 In a randomized placebo-controlled trial for leg (including knee injuries) injuries, which also included soft tissue injuries, treated with above and below knee cast, the placebo group had a 4.3% incidence of DVT compared to 0% of those treated with low molecular weight heparin.55 Results from Hospital Episode Statistics (admission database of English NHS Hospitals) have estimated the incidence of DVT and PE in operated AF to be 0.12% and 0.17%, respectively.56 In a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial of patients with AF who were treated surgically, the incidence of DVT in the placebo group was 28% versus 21% in the dalteparin group.57 Most of these studies do not specify whether patients had a previous history of VTE. The orthosis stays on at night. Lauge N. Fractures of the ankle; analytic historic survey as the basis of new experimental, roentgenologic and clinical investigations. Displaced fractures of the medial malleolus are usually located at the angle of the joint in the area of transition to the tibial joint surface. There is no need to mention general surgical risks, because the operation is expected to be short. Black EM, Antoci V, Lee JT, et al. Mechanism is supination of the foot. Haraguchi N, Haruyama H, Toga H, Kato F. Pathoanatomy of posterior malleolar fractures of the ankle. She should have inpatient rehabilitation to lessen the chance of long-term disability. Current clinical practice guidelines recommend surgical treatment for unstable Weber B-type fibula fractures. The management of ankle fractures in patients with diabetes. A controlled study. The Danis-Weber classification [1] (Weber classification) is a simple method for classifying fractures of lateral ankle fractures and is based on radiographic criteria. Surgery is usually performed with the patient supine, in either general or regional anesthesia. Available from: Rammelt S, Endres T, Grass R, Zwipp H. The role of external fixation in acute ankle trauma. Syndactyly release remains surprisingly problematic. six weeks (partial weight-bearing up to a maximum of 1020 kg). Chaudhary SB, Liporace FA, Gandhi A, Donley BG, Pinzur MS, Lin SS. 2004. Bethesda, MD 20894, Web Policies Clues to a probable ankle fracture include swelling, hematoma formation, and tenderness to pressure over the medial and/or lateral malleolus or over the proximal head of the fibula. After surgery, inpatient rehabilitation is usually not indicated. Accessibility It is important to note that, at present, decisions to operate or not to operate are supported only by low-level evidence. stable undisplaced injuries, nonoperative treatment is the most appropriate management as operative management of these types of injuries could expose these patients to the unnecessary risks of surgery and has been deemed as over treatment.11,12,13, Patient selection is vitally important when deciding the type of management. Ankle fractures, complications, diabetes, elderly, posttraumatic ankle osteoarthirits, Ankle injuries, osteoarthritis, elderly, fractures, diabetes. A patient's journey to arthrodesis involves chronic pain leading to functional impairment,70 both of which significantly contribute to morbidity. She has sustained a supination injury by landing on the right ankle after jumping up to block a ball at the net. Problems in the management of type III (severe) open fractures: a new classification of type III open fractures. HHS Vulnerability Disclosure, Help Ankle fracture (AF) is a common injury with potentially significant morbidity associated with it. We (SSM, LC, and JM) have included 73 papers discussing complications of AF and their prevention with a view to provide answers to some common issues faced by Orthopedic surgeon in dealing with such fractures in their day-to-day practice. The removal of osteosynthetic material is medically indicated only if it protrudes painfully beneath the intact skin, or if beginning ulceration is present after complete bony fusion (32). incidence ~10% after Weber C ankle fractures. The ankle joint is formed by the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the trochlea of the talus. government site. Atrey A, Gupte CM, Corbett SA. (Weber type C and some type B fractures); displaced fractures; unstable bi-/tri-malleolar fractures and fractures with joint incongruity or talar . Various alternative methods of fixation have been proposed in osteoporotic AF. Depending on the findings, the joint surface can be reconstructed by open or closed reduction. Pelet S, Roger ME, Belzile EL, Bouchard M. The incidence of thromboembolic events in surgically treated ankle fracture. In the most severe cases, this can lead to amputation and mortality. Weber C - a fracture above the level of the syndesmosis. Anatomy of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis in adults: a pictorial essay with a multimodality approach. Gardner MJ, Brodsky A, Briggs SM, Nielson JH, Lorich DG. In general, as many as 10% of all patients with an ankle fracture develop symptomatic ankle arthrosis over the intermediate or long term (e3 e5). The EFN appears on each participants CME certificate. Rehabilitation for ankle fractures in adults. We conducted a search for AF complications through databases: AMED (Ovid), BNI (Ovid), CINAHL (EBSCO), Embase (Ovid), HMIC: DH-Data and Kings Fund (Ovid), Medline (Ovid) and Psycinfo (Ovid) in English language only. Ankle fractures are very common injuries to the ankle which generally occur due to a twisting mechanism. In a retrospective review of 76 consecutive cases, 22.4% patients experienced complications, following routine removal of syndesmotic screw.71 No difference in outcome has been shown regardless of retention or removal of the screw.72 Schepers et al. Wound hematoma and wound-edge necrosis are the most common complications, and the postoperative infection rate is 2%. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is not indicated for the acute assessment of suspected fractures (14), but is often useful later on as an additional tool for the assessment of potential cartilaginous or ligamentous injuries. Surgical versus conservative interventions for treating ankle fractures in adults. We therefore recommend obtaining follow-up x-rays 4, 7, 11, and 30 days after the causative trauma. The treatment of the majority of Weber type A fracture is nonoperative and type C fracture is by open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). A fracture is a partial or complete interruption in the continuity of bone. Early complications include wound healing problems, [1] shock, fat embolism, compartment syndrome, deep vein thrombosis, thromboembolism ( pulmonary embolism ), disseminated intravascular coagulopathy, and infection. Donken CC, Al-Khateeb H, Verhofstad MH, van Laarhoven CJ. Herscovici D, Jr, Scaduto JM, Infante A. 2010. The prophylactic administration of antibiotics before surgery is standard procedure (28). A standardized procedure should be followed for the reading and reporting of ankle images (Figure 1). A lateral malleolar fracture below the syndesmosis is called a type A injury; a fracture at the level of the syndesmosis, a type B injury; and a fracture above the syndesmosis, a type C injury. Stage II supination-eversion fractures followed for 20 years. Open reduction and internal fixation is appropriate. FOIA Lin CW, Donkers NA, Refshauge KM, Beckenkamp PR, Khera K, Moseley AM. Syndesmotic volume measured to a height of 5 cm proximal to the tibial plafond was the best measurement . Kim T, Ayturk UM, Haskell A, Miclau T, Puttlitz CM. Costigan W, Thordarson DB, Debnath UK. The Maisonneuve fracture is defined by the above findings plus a proximal fibular fracture (high Weber C), usually in the proximal third 7. Varela CD, Vaughan TK, Carr JB, Slemmons BK. The term comminuted fracture refers to a bone that is broken in at least two places. In Europe, CT scanning is standard in primary evaluation because there may be an accompanying midfoot injury. Cooling of the joint should be undertaken with caution, if at all, to avoid cold injury to the soft tissues (23). The reduction is secured with a pointed reduction forceps or a fracture reduction forceps. Complications of surgical management. Review of successful litigation against english health trusts in the treatment of adults with orthopaedic pathology: Clinical governance lessons learned. The epidemic of ankle fractures in the elderlyis surgical treatment warranted? Volkmanns trianglea dorsal avulsion of the syndesmosisshould be repaired with one or two traction screws placed from the ventral side if more than 25% of the joint surface is involved. Adequate antithrombotic treatment should be given until full weight-bearing and full mobilization have been achieved. It is usually accomplished with a pointed reduction forceps and an at least tricortical positioning screw (33). Venous thromboembolic events following foot and ankle surgery in the English National Health Service. Thus, proper anatomical reconstructiongenerally involving surgeryis needed to prevent post-traumatic degeneration over the long term. 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