Malleolar fractures treated with rigid internal fixation and immediate mobilization.

Twenty=eight consecutive patients with displaced malleolar fractures were treated with anatomically exact open reduction, rigid internal fixation and immediate postoperative exercises, following the principles of the Swiss ASIF group. There were no operative or postoperative complications. One patient had a minor abscess over a loosened screw, while 1 patient developed pes equinus that required treatment. AT follow-up 2 to 12 months after the operation, 25 patients were walking normally. The movements of the ankle joint were excellent or good in 25 patients. The method is recommended.