The Journal of Practical Medicine ›› 2024, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (18): 2571-2577.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-5725.2024.18.011

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Effect of internal fixation with mini plate and cannulated screw on postoperative recovery of joint function in patients with large fracture of posterior malleolus

Junjie FAN1,Xiao YU2,Feng LV1,Weidong WU1,Jun SHEN2,Li. SUN1()   

  1. *.Department of Orthopedics,Suzhou Ninth Hospital Affiliated to Suzhou University,Suzhou 215000,China
  • Received:2024-01-05 Online:2024-09-25 Published:2024-09-30
  • Contact: Li. SUN E-mail:4958490@qq.com

Abstract:

Objective To analyze the impact of mini plate and cannulated screw internal fixation on joint function recovery in patients with posterior malleolus fracture. Methods A total of 150 patients with posterior malleolus fractures, treated at our hospital from March 2021 to June 2023, were included in this study. They were divided into two groups using the odd-even number method. The control group consisted of 75 patients who underwent cannulated screw internal fixation, while the study group comprised 75 patients who received mini plate internal fixation. Clinical indicators, ankle range of motion, ankle function, and health status were compared and analyzed between the two groups. Additionally, levels of inflammatory factors, postoperative complications, and clinical efficacy were assessed. Results In terms of operation time and intraoperative blood loss, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups (P > 0.05). However, the study group exhibited shorter ambulation days, fracture healing time, and hospitalization days compared to the control group (P < 0.05). Moreover, the study group demonstrated significantly improved ankle dorsiflexion, ankle plantar flexion, foot varus and foot valgus range of motion compared to the control group (P < 0.05). Additionally, higher AOFAS score and KPS score were observed in the study group as compared to the control group (P < 0.05). Furthermore, levels of IL-6, IL-8 and CRP were lower in the study group than in the control group (P < 0.05). The incidence of postoperative complications was also lower in the study group than in the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion Mini plate internal fixation for posterior malleolus fracture yields ideal outcomes by promoting improvement in clinical indicators and ankle range of motion while effectively enhancing ankle function, reducing inflammatory reaction as well as minimizing postoperative complications.

Key words: posterior malleolus fracture, mini plate internal fixation, cannulated screw internal fixation, joint function

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