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World J Orthop. Aug 18, 2021; 12(8): 548-554
Published online Aug 18, 2021. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v12.i8.548
Published online Aug 18, 2021. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v12.i8.548
Fibula pro-tibia vs standard locking plate fixation in an ankle fracture saw bone model
Tosan Okoro, Department of Arthroplasty, Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Oswestry SY10 7AG, United Kingdom
Kar Hao Teoh, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, Harlow CM20 1QX, United Kingdom
Hiro Tanaka, Department of Orthopaedics, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport NP20 2UB, United Kingdom
Author contributions: Okoro T contributed study design, performance of biomechanical testing, analysis of results, drafting and proof reading of manuscript; Teoh KH contributed study design, analysis of results, drafting and proof-reading of manuscript; Tanaka H contributed study design, supervision of study, analysis of results, drafting and proof reading of manuscript.
Supported by Research Grant Provided by AOUK.
Institutional review board statement: This was a biomechanical study and did not involve human and the use of animals.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no conflict of interest to declare.
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Corresponding author: Tosan Okoro, BSc, FRCS, MBChB, PhD, Doctor, Surgeon, Department of Arthroplasty, Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Gobowen, Oswestry SY10 7AG, United Kingdom. tosanwumi@hotmail.com
Received: February 9, 2021
Peer-review started: February 9, 2021
First decision: June 25, 2021
Revised: July 2, 2021
Accepted: August 2, 2021
Article in press: August 2, 2021
Published online: August 18, 2021
Peer-review started: February 9, 2021
First decision: June 25, 2021
Revised: July 2, 2021
Accepted: August 2, 2021
Article in press: August 2, 2021
Published online: August 18, 2021
Core Tip
Core Tip: Locking plate fixation in osteoporotic ankle fractures may fail due to cut-out or metalwork failure. This study compared a fibula pro-tibia construct to standard locking plate fixation in an ankle fracture saw bone model. The fibula pro-tibia construct demonstrated biomechanical superiority and there is merit to consideration of its use in patients with unstable osteoporotic ankle fractures.