Outcome Analysis following Operative Skeletal Stabilization in Established Non Unions of Malleolar Fractures – A Series of 11 Cases

摘要

Introduction:Established non-unions pose a real nightmare for even the most accomplished surgeon. The variations in anatomy due to extensive fibrous tissue growth, soft tissue contractures around the fracture site and bony alterations like smoothening and sclerosis of the fracture ends must each be addressed as a whole if good outcome is to be expected.