Distal Femoral Nail as a Cost-Effective Alternative to Tibiotalocalcaneal Nail for Ankle Fracture Non-Union in an Elderly Patient: A Case Report

Distal Femoral Nail as a Cost-Effective Alternative to Tibiotalocalcaneal Nail for Ankle Fracture Non-Union in an Elderly Patient: A Case Report

Introduction: Ankle fracture non-union in elderly patients is challenging due to osteoporotic bone, comorbidities, and risks associated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). Tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) nail fixation enables early weight-bearing but is costly and not widely available in reso...

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Main Authors: Pawan Kumar, Abhishek Kumar Das, Sudarsan Behera, Manish Raj, Janki Sharan Bhadani, Baibhav Mishra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indian Orthopaedic Research Group 2025-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
Subjects:
distal femur nail
ankle arthrodesis
osteoporotic fracture
Online Access:https://jocr.co.in/wp/2025/03/01/distal-femoral-nail-as-a-cost-effective-alternative-to-tibiotalocalcaneal-nail-for-ankle-fracture-non-union-in-an-elderly-patient-a-case-report/
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