Nonunion of Medial Malleolus Fracture: Tension Band Wiring is an Effective Option Even in Failed Surgeries

JOURNAL TITLE: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery (Asia Pacific)

Author
1. Dilip D Tanna
2. Prasoon Kumar
ISSN
2348-280X
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10040-1111
Volume
6
Issue
2
Publishing Year
2019
Pages
5
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Orthopaedics, Tanna Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    1. Department of Orthopaedics, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
  • Article keywords
    Autograft, Medial malleolus, Neglected ankle, Nonunion, Tension band, Tension band wiring

    Abstract

    Nonunions of medial malleolus (MM) are a relatively rare entity, especially after previous surgical stabilization. These are routinely managed with compression screws and autografts. Usage of tension band wiring (TBW) is very common in acute MM fractures; however, its usefulness in nonunion scenarios has been sporadically reported. We treated a 7-year-old MM nonunion with TBW, which united well after 5 months of follow-up. We present this technique highlighting its critical steps and additionally review previous cases that were treated similarly with good outcomes.

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