Comparing different fixation methods for medial malleolar ankle fractures
In conclusion, plate fixation was associated with a significantly higher risk of complications, particularly deep infection, compared to other fixation methods. These findings suggest that less invasive fixation techniques should be considered when feasible to minimize postoperative morbidity.
Authors
- Stein B.M. van den Heuvel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7369-8508)
- Jens A. Halm (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3649-0609)
- Diederick Penning (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1355-1322)
- Tim Schepers
- Thomas A.H. Steunenberg
Institutions
- Amsterdam Neuroscience (NL)
- University of Amsterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2026.02.002
- Primary Topic
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00