Outcome comparison of rotational ankle fractures: Supination external rotation versus pronation external rotation
Our study demonstrated that both types of rotational ankle fractures can achieve equivalent clinical and radiological outcomes with surgical treatment. Given the prolonged time to fibular union in the PER group, careful monitoring during postoperative follow-up is required.
Authors
- Keun‐Bae Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3808-2649)
- Myungjae Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4196-6901)
- Gun-Woo Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9155-6498)
- Ji‐Hoon Choi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5413-400X)
Institutions
- Chonnam National University (KR)
- Chonnam National University Hospital (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-01-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316953
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Korea Health Industry Development Institute