Outcomes of Fibular Nailing: Experience from a Single Center

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Traumatology
• Biomedical Engineering

Background:

• Weber B and C fibular fractures are common ankle injuries.
• Current treatment options for these fractures vary.
• The Trauhui fibular nail is a novel intramedullary device.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of the Trauhui fibular nail in treating Weber B and C fibular fractures.
• To assess the safety and efficacy of this intramedullary nail.

Main Methods:

• A case series of eight patients with Weber B and C fibular fractures treated with the Trauhui fibular nail.
• Procedures performed by a single surgeon at a single center.
• Clinical and radiological assessments at six-month follow-up.

Main Results:

• Seven of eight patients achieved clinical and radiological union within a mean of 10 weeks.
• One patient experienced nonunion, and one developed a superficial surgical site infection.
• Favorable functional outcomes were observed, with a mean AOFAS score of 85 and VAS score of 1.

Conclusions:

• The Trauhui fibular nail appears to be a generally safe and effective treatment for Weber B and C fibular fractures.
• Further studies are warranted to confirm these findings in a larger patient cohort.