[Modified traction cerclage in fractures of the outer ankle].

The authors describe two techniques of osteosynthesis which can be used as the method of choice in suitable types of fractures. Both were elaborated as the author's modification in 1978 and used in the course of 10 years in 24 instances. They can be applied without special instrumental equipment in any department. The authors consider them very stable without requiring additional plaster immobilization and the authors use early rehabilitation immediately after operation. The authors never observed usuration of the bone beneath the cerclage or slower healing, pseudoarthrosis or any other complications. They assume that the described methods may supplement the therapeutic range and be sometimes a good starting poit from a situation which would be otherwise, difficult to resolve.