Use of a Hindfoot Nail Without Separate Subtalar and Tibiotalar Joint Preparation to Treat Geriatric Ankle and Distal Tibia Fractures: A Case Series.

Introduction: Ankle fractures in geriatric patients can be devastating injuries, as they limit an individual's mobility, autonomy, and quality of life. This study examines the functional outcomes and complications related to hindfoot nails (HFN) in geriatric patients who have suffered an ankle malleolar or distal tibia fracture.

Materials And Methods: This is a single-surgeon case-series of patients who underwent HFN for acute fixation or delayed reconstruction after an ankle or distal tibia fracture.

Postoperative Outcomes in Malleolar Fractures Fixed With a 3.5-mm Locking Compression Plate Hook Plate.

Ankle fractures are among the most common types of fractures seen in the United States. Few studies have analyzed the use of a locking compression plate (LCP) hook plate in the fixation of malleolar fractures. The goal of this study was to analyze postoperative outcomes in malleolar fractures fixed with a 3.

Operative treatment of acetabular fractures in an older population through a limited ilioinguinal approach.

Objectives: To compare treatment of acetabular fractures in elderly patients through a limited approach versus a standard ilioinguinal approach and assess changes in outcome and morbidity.

Design: Retrospective cohort comparison analysis.

Setting: Tertiary referral center.

Treatment of acetabular fractures in an older population.

Objective: To identify factors predicting poor radiographic and functional outcome and delayed total hip arthroplasty in operatively managed acetabular fractures in patients 55 years of age and older.

Design: Retrospective chart and radiographic review of a prospectively maintained database.

Setting: Tertiary care hospital.