Clinical outcomes of fibula bone fracture treated with fibula plate and screws: a retrospective study

Tarun Kumar; Shashank Mishra; Bhawana Chawale; Mohit Kumar; Gaurav Luthra

doi:10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20223444

Authors

Tarun Kumar Regulatory Department, Auxein Medical Private Limited, Sonipat, Haryana, India
Shashank Mishra Regulatory Department, Auxein Medical Private Limited, Sonipat, Haryana, India
Bhawana Chawale Clinical Research Department, Auxein Medical Private Limited, Sonipat, Haryana, India
Mohit Kumar Regulatory Department, Auxein Medical Private Limited, Sonipat, Haryana, India
Gaurav Luthra Regulatory Department, Auxein Medical Private Limited, Sonipat, Haryana, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20223444

Keywords:

Fibula fracture, Fibular fixation, Distal fibula, Management, Treatment

Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to examine the performance of the plate system with screws while treating Fibula bone fracture.

Methods: This was a retrospective study in which 36 patients (27M and 9F) were treated for fibula bone fracture in M.O.H. Jeetoo hospital between September 2020 to December 2021 with a mean follow up of 1 year (1month, 3 months, 6months and 12months). Radiological results at every follow up showed bone union and related complications. Physical fitness of the patients was examined by the American society of anesthesiologists grade and the pain intensity was analyzed by VAS scoring table.

Results: The gradually dropping in VAS score indicates positive results to pain management. Consistently, all patients received physiotherapy under physiotherapists. No patient complained of problems or hardware-related issues at the time of the last follow-up, and every patient had proper bone union. At a six-month follow-up, radiological results also indicated proper union.

Conclusions: Complications risks are minimal with plate fixation for fibula bone fractures. Better outcomes and accuracy depend upon the surgical skills that can lead to reduced complications.

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