Surgical treatment of fracture-dislocations of the ankle joint with biodegradable implants: a prospective randomized study

J Trauma. 1993 Jan;34(1):82-4. doi: 10.1097/00005373-199301000-00015.

Abstract

In a randomized study 43 patients with fracture-dislocations of the ankle joint were treated by open reduction and fixation with either steel or biodegradable implants. Results in both groups were favorable and the biodegradable material appears to be useful for some fracture-dislocations to obviate the need for a second operation.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Ankle Injuries / surgery*
  • Biodegradation, Environmental
  • Fibula / injuries
  • Fibula / surgery
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / instrumentation
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods*
  • Fractures, Bone / complications
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / complications
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Polyglycolic Acid*
  • Prospective Studies
  • Prostheses and Implants*
  • Tibial Fractures / complications
  • Tibial Fractures / surgery

Substances

  • Polyglycolic Acid