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01-12-2013 | Original Article

Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis in type B fibular fractures versus open surgery

Authors: C. Iacobellis, C. Chemello, A. Zornetta, R. Aldegheri

Published in: MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY | Issue 3/2013

Abstract

Background

In traumatology, the search for better surgical access points has led to the increased use of the minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) technique. There are few studies on the treatment of distal fibular fractures with MIPO. Locking compression plates (LCP) for distal fibular fractures is generally applied after open reduction, but may involve complications to the surgical wound. In this study, we compared two groups of patients receiving either ORIF or MIPO, in order to analyse the advantages and disadvantages of the two techniques.

Materials and methods

Two homogeneous groups of patients (18 + 18) received LCP for distal fractures of the fibula, type B, according to AO. Group A patients underwent open surgery, whereas Group B patients received plates applied with the MIPO technique. Both groups were examined physically and radiographically 1 and 3 months after the two types of procedure and then 1 year later, with functional assessment according to Olerud and Molander.

Results

ROM Group A: 5° reduction in tibiotarsal extension in 8 patients and 5° in supination in 1 patient; Group B: 5° reduction in extension in 7 cases. Mean healing time: 3 months (range 2–4) in Group A and 2.9 (range 2–4) in Group B. Dehiscence of the surgical wound was observed in five Group A patients, but none in Group B. Functional assessment according to Olerud and Molander was 87.4 points in Group A (range 80–100) and 95.6 in Group B (range 82–100).

Conclusions

We believe that the MIPO technique for distal fractures of the fibula should be used more often, especially if soft tissue is in a critical condition. Healing times should be reduced in the more complex cases. It is important that the learning curve should be improved, to minimize exposure to radioscopy and possible damage to the superficial fibular nerve.

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Title: Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis in type B fibular fractures versus open surgery
Authors: C. Iacobellis
C. Chemello
A. Zornetta
R. Aldegheri
Publication date: 01-12-2013
Publisher: Springer Milan
Published in: MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY / Issue 3/2013
Print ISSN: 2035-5106
Electronic ISSN: 2035-5114
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12306-013-0292-x

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis in type B fibular fractures versus open surgery

Abstract

Background

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusions

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