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Ursachen der fehlgeschlagenen Osteosynthese am Sprunggelenk

Causes of failed osteosynthesis of ankle fractures

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Frakturen des oberen Sprunggelenks sind die häufigsten knöchernen Verletzungen der unteren Extremität. In der Regel ist auf Grund einer Dislokation die offene Reposition mit interner Osteosynthese zur anatomischen Wiederherstellung der Gelenkkongruenz indiziert. Die operative Versorgung dieser Frakturen gilt landläufig als klassischer, standardisierter Ausbildungseingriff. Eine exakte Rekonstruktion unter Berücksichtigung der korrekten Länge und Rotation der Gelenkpartner sowie eine Wiederherstellung des elastisch-stabilen Syndesmosenkomplexes ist unabdingbar. Das Behandlungsergebnis wird neben dem Alter und Geschlecht des Patienten von der Frakturmorphologie und von Komorbiditäten wie Osteoporose, Durchblutungsstatus, neuropathischen Störungen, Diabetes mellitus u. a. beeinflusst. Verletzungsbedingt kann es durch zusätzliche chondrale Läsionen, ausgedehnte geschlossene oder offene Weichteilschäden oder Kompartmentsyndrome zu Problemen im weiteren postoperativen Verlauf kommen. Nicht zuletzt treten auch iatrogene Komplikationen im Sinne von fixierten Fehlstellungen, Instabilitäten und implantatassoziiertem Osteosyntheseversagen auf. Auf diese soll bezüglich Ursachen und Vermeidung näher eingegangen werden.

Abstract

Ankle fractures are the most common osseous injuries of the lower extremity. In most cases, open reduction and internal fixation is indicated due to fracture dislocation. Operations of the ankle are generally considered classic, standardized, training procedures. An exact reconstruction with correct length and rotation of the joint as well as stabilization of the tibiofibular ligamentous complex is essential. Beside age and gender of the patient, outcome depends on fracture morphology and comorbidities, e. g., osteoporosis, vascular status, neuropathic disorders, and diabetes mellitus. Additional chondral lesions, extensive closed or open soft tissue injuries, and compartment syndrome due to trauma impact can lead to further problems in the postoperative period. Furthermore, iatrogenic complications like fixed malpositions, instabilities, and implant-associated failure of osteosynthesis may also occur. This article illustrates the causes of preventable mistakes and points out options to increase clinical outcome.

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Holz, R., Füchtmeier, B. & Mayr, E. Ursachen der fehlgeschlagenen Osteosynthese am Sprunggelenk. Unfallchirurg 114, 913–921 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00113-010-1912-7

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