Clinical Results of Orthofix External Fixation with Articulated Ankle Body for Plafond Fractures

We studied the clinical results of the joined external fixation for plafond fractures. Between 1996 and 1998, we treated 14 ankle injuries with external fixation. And plafond fractures were 11. Postoperative results were evaluated using Burwell's criteria and Ovadia's radiological assessment. The clinical results were good in 6, fair in 3, and poor in 2. The radiological assessment were 6 anatomical, and 5 fair. The joined external fixation was useful for correcting the dislocation between the tibia and talus at the operation. It was useful for improving joint mobility and protecting muscle weakness at rehabilitation.