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Zhihui Zhao1, Yingjian Zhao2, Yongqing Wang1

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Elastic locking intramedullary nails (ELIN) offer a minimally invasive approach for trimalleolar fractures, leading to faster healing and better outcomes compared to rigid internal fixation (RIF). ELIN fixation demonstrates superior results in incision length, blood loss, operative time, and union time.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for ankle fractures, common since the 1960s, presents risks like infection and hardware issues.
  • Closed reduction and internal fixation (CRIF) offers biomechanical advantages with minimal incisions and low-profile hardware.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of elastic locking intramedullary nails (ELIN) with rigid internal fixation (RIF) for treating trimalleolar fractures.
  • To evaluate outcomes including surgical invasiveness, healing time, functional recovery, and complications.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study of 39 patients (2020-2024) comparing ELIN and RIF groups.
  • Analysis of surgical incision length, blood loss, operative time, union time, device removal time, AOFAS scores, range of motion, complications, and patient satisfaction.
  • Statistical analysis using independent t-tests and Mann-Whitney U tests based on data distribution.

Main Results:

  • ELIN fixation showed significantly shorter surgical incision length, less blood loss, reduced operative time, and faster union compared to RIF (p < 0.05 for all).
  • No significant differences were observed in AOFAS scores, ankle dorsiflexion, or plantar flexion between the groups (p > 0.05).
  • One case of ankle pain occurred in each group; one surgical site infection was noted in the RIF group.

Conclusions:

  • ELIN fixation is advantageous for trimalleolar fractures, offering minimally invasive procedures, faster union, quicker device removal, improved aesthetics, and high patient satisfaction.
  • ELIN provides enhanced recovery after surgery benefits and reduces risks associated with traditional intramedullary nails.
  • While ELIN offers locking fixation benefits, nail removal may be more challenging compared to RIF.