The purpose of this study was to determine if internal fixation of the medial malleolus is necessary following open reduction and internal fixation of the lateral and, if required, the posterior malleolus treating displaced bi-or trimalleolar ankle fractures.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society ankle hind foot score (AOFAS)
Timeframe: Average of 42 months
The Olerud Molander Ankle score (OMAS)
Timeframe: Average of 42 months