Clinical analysis of fibular hook application in the treatment of lower tibiofibular combination injuries / 中国综合临床

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the clinical effect of fibular hook application in the treatment of lower tib-iofibular combination injuries.Methods Clinical data 9 cases from January 2005 to December 2007 treated with ap-piication of fibular hook were retrospectively analyzed.Results All 9 cases were followed-by 6 months to 24 months and were assessed by AOFAS Ankle-Hindfoot Scale.7 cases were excellent, 1 case was nice and 1 case was good.Conclusion Operation is necessary when the ankle joint stability is affected by the lower tibiofibular combination injuries,in order to ensure the lower tibiofibular combination ligament recovery completely.