Abstract:Introduction: Trimalleolar fracture of the ankle joint is a significant injury causing long-term disability. We reviewed consecutive trimalleolar ankle fractures operated at our hospital to know the union rate, complication rate and morbidity associated with these fractures.Methods and materials: We retrospective reviewed 37 consecutive patients with trimalleolar fractures operated over two year period between 2007 and 2009. There were 14 men and 23 women with an average age of 52 (19-88) years. Missing a step… Show more
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