Journal of Musculoskeletal Trauma

Original Articles

Treatment of Tibial Condylar Fractures Using the Ilizarov External Fixator: Dong Wha Lee, Kyoo Seog Shin, Jong Soon Kim, Yong Whee Kim, Jin Ho Seok; J Korean Soc Fract 2001;14(3):404-411. Published online July 31, 2001; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.2001.14.3.404

Abstract PDF: PURPOSE
The aim of this study is to report results of treatment of tibial condylar fracture using the Ilizarov external fixator. MATERIALS & METHOD: 21 Cases of tibial condylar fracture, which were operatively treated with Ilizarov external fixator were evaluated clinically & radiographically. All patients were followed for at least 1 years.
RESULTS
Primary bony union was achieved in 15 cases(71.4%) and bony union after secondary operative procedure was obtained in 6 cases(28.6%). The fracture was united within 6 months except 2 cases. As complications, pin irritation was observed in 6 cases and Joint stiffness in 1 case, delayed union in 1 cases, nonunion in 1case CONCLUSION: We could obtain satisfactory clinical results with using of Ilizarov external fixator in treating of tibial condylar fractures. The good indications for the use of Ilizarov external fixator seems to be high energy tibial condylar fracture difficult to fixation with other method. In cases of bony defect or severe comminuted fractures, we shall obtain better outcome when bone graft is performed.

Arthroscopic Treatment of Isolated Anterior Malleolar Fracture of the Ankle: Dong Wha Lee, Kyoo Seog Shin, Jong Soon Kim, Yong Whee Kim; J Korean Soc Fract 1999;12(2):477-480. Published online April 30, 1999; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.1999.12.2.477

Abstract PDF: Isolated fractures of the anterior malleolus of the ankle are uncommon. They most often result from vertical loading or from posterior displacement of the tibia on a planted foot. Fracture of the tibial plafond with a large anterior tibial(anterior malleolus) fragment may require open reduction with internal fixation. Anatomic reduction of the articular surface can be ensured by visualizing the articular surface using an arthroscope during reduction. Two cases wherein this technique has proven effective were described.

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