Table 3.
Observed deformities, depressions and condylar widening
| Varus deformity measured in ° | Valgus deformity measured in ° | Flexion deformity measured in ° | Extension deformity measured in ° | Depression AP mm | Depression lateral mm | Condylar widening mm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proximal | |||||||
| Patient ID | |||||||
| 2 | 5 | 3 | |||||
| 11 | 10 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 17 | 6 | 3 | 10 | ||||
| 34 | 6 | 2 | 8 | ||||
| 39 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | |||
| 46 | 4 | ||||||
| 52 | 3 | 4 | |||||
| 55 | 4 | 1 |
| Varus deformity measured in ° | Valgus deformity measured in ° | Flexion deformity measured in ° | Extension deformity measured in ° | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaft | ||||
| Patient ID | ||||
| 8 | 4 | |||
| 13 | 5 |
| Varus deformity measured in ° | Valgus deformity measured in ° | Flexion deformity measured in ° | Extension deformity measured in ° | Central depression > 3 mm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distal | |||||
| Patient ID | |||||
| 5 | 3 | ||||
| 25 | 3 | ||||
| 26 | 4 | ||||
| 33 | 3 | ||||
| 45 | 8 | ||||
| 51 | 7 | ||||
| 53 | 5 |
Eight weeks after frame removal, the radiological assessments were made on AP and side X-rays. Proximal tibial fractures were evaluated concerning alignment and depression of the articular surface and condylar widening as described by Rasmussen et al. [22]. Shaft fractures were evaluated concerning alignment. Distal fractures were evaluated with regard to alignment, talar subluxation, central depression and mortise widening as described by Ramos et al. [2] Furthermore, an assessment of the postoperative reduction for distal fractures was performed as described by March and co-workers [23], modified by Burwell & Charnley [24]