CME OnDemand: 2022 AOFAS Annual Meeting-Arthroscopic-assisted minimal invasive surgery for Weber C ankle fractures: comparation to open reduction internal fixation

Arthroscopic-assisted minimal invasive surgery for Weber C ankle fractures: comparation to open reduction internal fixation

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In this video presentation by Sungyeon Lee, the topic discussed is arthroscopic-assisted minimal invasive surgery for malleolar fractures. The speaker mentions that with the increasing trend of arthroscopic-assisted surgical procedures, this method can be applied to ankle fractures with articular lesions. A comparative study was conducted retrospectively, comparing the clinical results of arthroscopic-assisted reduction and internal fixation with open reduction and internal fixation in patients with rubber B and C ankle fractures. The study found no significant differences between the two groups in terms of pain, foot, and ankle score. However, the open reduction group experienced more complications, including infections and wound problems. Arthroscopic-assisted reduction and internal fixation showed better clinical scores and lower wound complication rates, making it a good option for Weber B and C type ankle fractures.

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Sung Hyun Lee, MD; Byung min Yoo

Keywords

arthroscopic-assisted minimal invasive surgery

malleolar fractures

ankle fractures

arthroscopic-assisted reduction and internal fixation

open reduction and internal fixation