Postoperative Medial Malleolar Fractures in Total Ankle Replacement Are Associated With Decreased Medial Malleolar Width and Varus Malalignment: A Case-Control Study.

Joaquin Palma Munita Isabel R Shaffrey Jaeyoung KimAgnes CororatonJensen K Henry Scott J EllisConstantine A Demetracopoulos

Published in: Foot & ankle international (2024)

Decreased medial malleolar width and postoperative varus malalignment were associated with an increased risk of postoperative medial malleolar fracture. Therefore, surgeons should consider prophylactic screw fixation in patients with a medial malleolar width <10.3 mm or at risk of postoperative varus deformity.

Keyphrases

patients undergoing
total knee arthroplasty
knee osteoarthritis
quality improvement