Early posttraumatic ankle osteoarthritis following ankle fracture-dislocations in a sub-Saharan African setting.

Introduction: Ankle fracture-dislocation (AFD) represents a major threat to the joint and a potential source of complication and functional disability. This study was performed to assess the outcome of AFD in a resource-limited setting and factors associated with the posttraumatic ankle osteoarthritis (PTAOA). We hypothesized that conservative treatment after AFD was associated with higher risk of PTAOA compared to surgical treatment.

Management Of Recent Elbow Dislocations: Functional Treatment Versus Immobilization; A Prospective Study About 60 Cases.

Objective: To determine our therapeutic posture trough a comparison of functional treatment results versus immobilization in two different periods.

Introduction: For years, the treatment of recent elbow dislocations consisted of reduction and immobilization during 21 days. Given the frequency of stiffness other methods have been tried out.