2024
DOI: 10.1177/10711007241227928
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Joint-Preserving Osteotomy of the Lateral Tibial Plafond for Posttraumatic Osteonecrosis: A Prospective Cohort Study

Stefan Rammelt,
Eric Jörg Walther

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic osteonecrosis (ON) of the lateral distal tibia is a rare but severe complication of malleolar fractures. Treatment options include ankle fusion, arthroplasty, osteotomy, and drilling but clinical data on outcomes are limited to single case reports. The aim of this study was to prospectively evaluate the outcome following joint-preserving reconstruction. Methods: Over a 10-year period, 10 patients (8 females and 2 males, average age 36 years; range, 27-68 years) with posttraumatic ON w… Show more

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