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Article

Early Weight-Bearing Using Narrow Symmetrical Distal Fibular Plate: Preliminary Results

by
Domenico Tigani
*,
Corrado Maria Leonida
,
Giuseppe Mobilia
,
Cesare Donadono
,
Alessandro Ortolani
,
Giuseppe Melucci
and
Stefano Stallone
Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Maggiore Hospital “C.A. Pizzardi”, 40133 Bologna, Italy
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Osteology 2024, 4(3), 151-158; https://doi.org/10.3390/osteology4030012
Submission received: 26 February 2024 / Revised: 10 July 2024 / Accepted: 25 July 2024 / Published: 27 August 2024
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Exclusive Papers Collection of Editorial Board Members and Invited Scholars in Osteology)
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Background: Ankle fractures, comprising about 10% of musculoskeletal injuries, pose a significant healthcare burden with an increasing incidence, particularly among an aging population. This study focuses on isolated Danis-Weber type B fractures. Recent trends lean towards surgical intervention for anatomical restoration and quicker recovery, albeit with associated complications. This report aims to assess the safety and efficacy of the NewClip narrow locking plate system with early weight-bearing in treating isolated fibular fractures. Methods: The study includes patients with Danis-Weber type B fractures surgically treated with the NewClip narrow locking plate system. Exclusions involved nondisplaced fractures, open fractures, or those requiring additional fixation. Results: Fifteen patients were enrolled in this study. Minor complications, including wound swelling, were observed in two cases. The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain exhibited a steady decline postoperatively, with almost complete resolution by the third month. At three months, the FAOS demonstrated excellent results, and a final follow-up at twelve months revealed complete osseous healing without complications. Conclusions: The use of this type of plate in treating isolated fibular fractures with early weight-bearing shows promising results in terms of fracture healing, pain resolution, and functional outcomes, warranting further investigation with larger cohorts.
Keywords: closed ankle fractures; distal fibular fractures; early weight-bearing closed ankle fractures; distal fibular fractures; early weight-bearing

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Tigani, D.; Leonida, C.M.; Mobilia, G.; Donadono, C.; Ortolani, A.; Melucci, G.; Stallone, S. Early Weight-Bearing Using Narrow Symmetrical Distal Fibular Plate: Preliminary Results. Osteology 2024, 4, 151-158. https://doi.org/10.3390/osteology4030012

AMA Style

Tigani D, Leonida CM, Mobilia G, Donadono C, Ortolani A, Melucci G, Stallone S. Early Weight-Bearing Using Narrow Symmetrical Distal Fibular Plate: Preliminary Results. Osteology. 2024; 4(3):151-158. https://doi.org/10.3390/osteology4030012

Chicago/Turabian Style

Tigani, Domenico, Corrado Maria Leonida, Giuseppe Mobilia, Cesare Donadono, Alessandro Ortolani, Giuseppe Melucci, and Stefano Stallone. 2024. "Early Weight-Bearing Using Narrow Symmetrical Distal Fibular Plate: Preliminary Results" Osteology 4, no. 3: 151-158. https://doi.org/10.3390/osteology4030012

APA Style

Tigani, D., Leonida, C. M., Mobilia, G., Donadono, C., Ortolani, A., Melucci, G., & Stallone, S. (2024). Early Weight-Bearing Using Narrow Symmetrical Distal Fibular Plate: Preliminary Results. Osteology, 4(3), 151-158. https://doi.org/10.3390/osteology4030012

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