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Case Reports
. 2014 Mar-Apr;53(2):189-93.
doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2013.12.006.

Reconstruction of compound loss of lateral malleolus and lateral ankle ligaments with double-bundle Achilles tendon-bone allograft

Dukhwan Ko  1 , Hong-Geun Jung  2 , Hyeung-June Kim  2 , Seung-Han Cha  2 , Kyoung-Mo Nam  2
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Reconstruction of compound loss of lateral malleolus and lateral ankle ligaments with double-bundle Achilles tendon-bone allograft

Dukhwan Ko et al. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2014 Mar-Apr.

Abstract

Open ankle fracture, including compound loss of the lateral malleolus, lateral ankle ligaments, and overlying skin, is a severe injury and can result in ankle instability and permanent disability. Treatment of this injury is challenging and requires bone grafting and soft tissue reconstruction. In the present report, we describe a unique reconstruction technique for compound loss of the lateral malleolus, lateral ankle ligaments, and the overlying skin using a double-bundle Achilles tendon-bone allograft combined with a reverse sural fasciocutaneous flap. The patient obtained a stable ankle with nearly full range of motion and displayed satisfactory function during the follow-up period.

Keywords: ankle; bone allograft; compound tissue loss; reverse sural flap; tendon.

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