Open AccessOutcomes of Malleolar Fracture Osteosynthesis in Cotonou: A Review of 31 Cases
Author(s) -
Padonou Adébola,
Goukodadja Oswald,
Attolou S.Gilles,
Amoné Né Doudet,
Amossou François,
Chigblo Pascal,
Hans-Moevi Aristote
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
sas journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2454-5104
DOI - 10.36347/sasjs.2022.v08i02.006
Subject(s) - medicine , ankle , pseudarthrosis , osteosynthesis , surgery , retrospective cohort study , malleolus
Malleolar fractures are joint lesions which are instable in most cases, cause the disorganization of ankle clamp and require operational treatment. This study aims to assess the morphological and functional outcomes of malleolar fracture osteosynthesis in our work settings characterized by limited resources. Methodology: This is A five-year retrospective involving 31 individuals treated using surgical procedures and who benefited of close follow-up on in the postoperative period. The anatomical assessment was based on the Lecestre and Ramadier criteria whereas the functional evaluation used the AOFAS criteria. Results: The mean duration of malleolar fracture consolidation was 17 weeks. The anatomical outcomes were well performed in 67.74% of cases, fair in 29.03% and, worse in 3.23%. The mean AOFAS score was 83.97. Reported complications included ankle osteoarthritis (2 cases), lateral malleolus pseudarthrosis (01 cases), and algoneurodystrophy (01 cases). Conclusion: Despite our limited resources, our study osteosynthesis of malleolar fractures revealed satisfactory outcomes in our settings.