[Results of surgical treatment for fractures of the ankle]

The results of surgical treatment for fractures of the ankle have been presented. The patients were divided into two groups. The first one, treated between 1972 and 1985, was examined twice after a mean follow-up of 5 and 9 years. An analysis of deteriorating cases was conducted-secondary arthritic changes prevailed. The second group consisted of patients treated between 1986 and 1989 with changed tactics of management. The mainstay of the surgery was stable reconstruction of the fibula and distal tibiofibular ligament. Those patients were examined once at a mean follow-up of 2.3 year. Seventy per cent of results were rated excellent or good.