The role of fixation of the fibula in open fractures of the tibial shaft with fractures of the ipsilateral fibula: indications and outcomes.

摘要: To determine the indications for fibular fixation in cases of combined fractures tibia and fibula effect on tibial healing, a retrospective study open shaft with concomitant was conducted at level one trauma center. Apparent included presence syndesmotic injury location fracture within distal third fibula. No significant differences were found healing rates, incidence nonunion malalignment, or number required subsequent procedures between patients who did not undergo stabilization. These results suggest that has no alignment. A randomized, prospective is needed to properly validate these findings.