Functional outcome of percutaneous fixation of medial malleolus fractures

Abstract

The ankle joint complex is comprised of the lower leg and foot, and it forms the kinetic linkage allowing the lower limb to interact with the ground. The ankle's bony and ligamentous structure enables it to function with high stability [1]. Ankle fractures in adults are common injuries, accounting for 10% of all fractures. Their incidence had increased since the 1950s with an overall incidence of 168.7/100,000 person-years. Population aging, increasing obesity prevalence, and more widespread participation in sports activities are the major causes. The mean age of fracture was reported to be 41 years old. Ankle fractures are slightly more frequent in men than in women, 53% against 47%, respectively [2]. The main goals of fracture management are anatomic reduction of the fracture and protection of the