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Compound fracture dislocation of left ankle

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Clinical Details

Clinical and radiological findings:  Compound fracture dislocation of left ankle

Preoperative Plan

Planning remarks:  Debridement, reduction and fixation of both malleoli

Surgical Discussion

Patient positioning:  Supine

Anatomical surgical approach:  Direct medial and lateral approach

Operative remarks: 

Washed in the operating room, ankle reduced, fractures approached thro standard lateral and medial approaches, provisionally fixed, satisfactory reduction, stabilised with plates and screws

Postoperative protocol:   Non weight bearing protected in a slab for 6 weeks

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Satish Reddy
  • India , Telangana
  • Area of Specialty - General Trauma
  • Position - Specialist Consultant
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