September 10, 2025

Intramedullary Device Fixation for Distal Fibula Fractures Associated with Distal Tibia Injuries: Clinical Outcomes and Practice Implications

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VPVishal Ashokraj PushkarnaGovernment Medical College Bhavnagar

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This observational analysis evaluates radiological outcomes and union rates in patients with distal fibula fractures, suggesting good functional recovery and minimal complications.

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All patients achieved union of both tibia and fibula at a mean of 12 weeks, indicating successful treatment.
Functional outcomes were favorable, with a mean AOFAS score of 87 at six months, reflecting good ankle recovery.
This study evaluated postoperative complications and operative time for intramedullary fixation in distal tibia fractures.
Intramedullary fixation of distal fibula fractures offers a reliable alternative to plating, highlighting its potential benefits.

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Vishal Ashokraj Pushkarna (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23ed7b210217d647948ee https://doi.org/10.46889/josr.2025.6210

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This observational analysis evaluates radiological outcomes and union rates in patients with distal fibula fractures, suggesting good functional recovery and minimal complications.

Intramedullary Device Fixation for Distal Fibula Fractures Associated with Distal Tibia Injuries: Clinical Outcomes and Practice Implications

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Intramedullary Device Fixation for Distal Fibula Fractures Associated with Distal Tibia Injuries: Clinical Outcomes and Practice Implications

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