Abstract
Fracture of the ankle joints is frequently encountered in clinical practice. For its therapy it is necessary not only to repair the joints anatomically but also to stabilize the joints on loading the body. In 1977 Isadire described in his report that through various experiments and tests followed, the fibula contributed greatly to the repair of such fracture.
In 28 cases that we have recently experienced, examination was conducted for restoration of fracture of the ankle joints. In cases that restoration of the lateral malleolus was not favorable, displacement of the astragalus occurred and instability of the joints was caused when loaded. This unfavorable results were encountered.
Our therapeutic methods for this disease include elimination of the pressure on the cartilage of the injured joints by the skeletal traction, maintenance of the cracked portion of the joints in an early stage after injury, followed by correct resoration of the external malleolus placing an importance on stabilization of the ankles.
