Outcome analysis of open fractures of the ankle joint
Journal Title: International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
An open fracture presents with disruption of skin and underlying soft tissues results in a communication between the fracture and outside environment. In the treatment of open fractures, the objectives are to prevent infection, promote fracture healing and prevent complications with restoration of normal function. In our study we have reported an outcome analysis of open fractures of the ankle joint in 23 patients.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Santhanakumaran D, Dr. Balachandar S, Dr. Kathir Azhagan S
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP481675
- DOI 10.22271/ortho.2017.v3.i4f.56
- Views 123
- Downloads 0
Role of locking dynamic hip screw in management of inter-trochanteric fractures of femur in elderly patients
Introduction: Dynamic Hip screw is the implant of choice for most inter-trochanteric fractures of the femur. But, its most common mode of failure is for the lag screw to cut out of the femoral head, the second is for the...
Percutaneous screw fixation for sacral & sacro iliac joint injuries: Case series
Introduction: Management of poly trauma patients with pelvic ring injuries is a challenging situation where mobilization is a goal for early rehabilitation. Sacral fractures and sacroiliac joint injuries need to be addre...
Functional evaluation of cemented hemiorthroplasties as a treatment option for unstable intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly: A prospectively case series study
Background: The Management of unstable osteoporotic intertrochanteric fractures in elderly is challenging because of difficult anatomical reduction, with a high risk of morbidity and mortality, The aim of study is to do...
A Prospective study on the surgical management of medial malleolar fractures of ankle joint
Malleolar fractures are the most common ankle injuries treated by orthopedic surgeons. Objectives: The present study was undertaken to study the functional outcome of surgically managed medial malleolar fractures of ankl...
Study the roll of periarticular anesthetic regimen on postoperative pain, rehabilitation, and length of hospital stay after total knee arthroplasty: A comparative study
Objective: Study the roll of periarticular anesthetic regimen on postoperative pain, rehabilitation, and length of Hospital stay after Total knee Arthroplasty. Method: This is a non-Randomised Prospective study carried o...