The Clinical Study of the Ankle Fracture

We reviewed the results of 59 malleolar fractures treated in the last 5 years and followed for more than 12 months. 9 poor cases were analyzed for the factors inducing poor results. Residual displacement and instability of the ankle brought about serious impairments of activity of daily living. Anatomical reduction of the lateral side of the ankle, especially the lateral malleolus, plays the most important role in the management of the ankle fracture. Internal fixation with tibia bolts or screws is necessary in case of the separation at the distal tibio-fibular syndesmosis.