Between 1990 and 1992, 89 patients with ankle fracture were treated by open reduction and internal fixation in accordance with the Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Osteosynthesefragen (AO) principles and were available for evaluation with a mean follow-up period of 3.6 years (range 3 to 5 years). According to the A0 classification, there were 21 type A, 37 type B and 31 type C fractures. The results were rated by the Olerud and Molander score. Excellent or good results were seen in 20 type A, 35 type B and 25 type Cfractures. Fair or poor results in 1 type A, 2 type B and 6 type C fractures. Complications included screws in the joint in 2 cases and infection in 3 cases.
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