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The use of T-LCP (locking compression plate) for the treatment of the lateral malleolar fractures

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Abstract

Background

The authors evaluated results and hardware-related complications after the fixation of Danis-Weber (D-W) types A and B lateral malleolus fractures using a 3.5-mm T-shaped locking compression plate (T-LCP) for distal radius.

Methods

Twenty-six patients with Danis-Weber type A or B lateral malleolar fractures treated between January 2001 and February 2008 were included in this study. Mean age of the patients was 52.6 (28–77) years. All patients were treated using a 3.5-mm T-shaped locking plate for distal radius fractures. The distal fragment was fixed with at least 2 locking screws more. Ankle motion was allowed early after surgery. The authors evaluated serial radiographs, range of motion, skin irritation, and AOFAS scores at final follow-ups.

Results

All fractures united during follow-up. Eight cases were of D-W type A, and 18 were of D-W type B. A mean number of three screws were placed at the distal fragment (2–4). There were 6 cases (23.1%) of implant irritation over the operative site, but no other complications were encountered. At final follow-ups, the AOFAS score of affected ankles was 97.1 ± 4.4.

Conclusion

T-LCP use for type A or B lateral malleolar fractures resulted in low hardware-related complications and produced good results at follow-up.

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  1. Institute of Trauma Research and Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Guro Hospital, College of Medicine, Korea University, 80 Gurodong, Gurogu, Seoul, 152-703, Korea

    Hak Jun Kim, Jong-Keon Oh & Young Hwan Park

  2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University Medical Center, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea

    Jin-Ho Hwang

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Kim, H.J., Oh, JK., Hwang, JH. et al. The use of T-LCP (locking compression plate) for the treatment of the lateral malleolar fractures. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 23, 233–237 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-012-0952-9

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