06 November 2023 : Clinical Research
Improved Outcomes in Distal Tibial Non-Union: A Retrospective Study of 8 Patients Treated with Distal Tibial Nail and Screw Fixation
Celil Alemdar
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DOI: 10.12659/MSM.942207
Med Sci Monit 2023; 29:e942207
Table 2 Surgical methods and clinical ankle scores.
| Patient | Last fixation method | AOFAS score | Olerud-Molander score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DSBLS IMN | 90 | 90 |
| 2 | DSBLS IMN | 85 | 90 |
| 3 | DSBLS IMN | 100 | 100 |
| 4 | DSBLS IMN | 95 | 95 |
| 5 | DSBLS IMN | 90 | 95 |
| 6 | DSBLS IMN+Plate | 85 | 85 |
| 7 | DSBLS IMN | 90 | 90 |
| 8 | DSBLS IMN | 95 | 95 |
| DSBLS – distal supportive bold locking screw; AOFAS – American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society. | |||