TRIMALLEOLARFRACTURES :- FRAGMENT SPECIFIC FIXATION AND ITS FUNCTIONAL OUTCOMES

Trimalleolar fractures are disabling injuries if not managed properly. Clinical and functional outcomes oftrimalleolar fracture worse as compared to bimalleolar involving the posterior malleolus. Various surgical approaches techniques reduce fix these described in literature.In this case study of 11 patients with trimalleolar fractures, a posterolateral approach was used for fixation malleolus well lateral all cases. A preoperative CT scan done The Olerud Molendar scoring system assess outcome.The average age 52.6 years. most common mode sustaining injury twisting ankle joint (n = 7). time union full weight-bearing 12 weeks (range 10–14 weeks). An excellent outcome 6 good 5 were obtained at end months follow-up. No significant complications encountered. provides exposure both via single incision. Stable plays vital role obtaining clinical outcomes.