Annals of Case Reports and Clinical Studies (ISSN: 2834-5673) | Volume 5, Issue 1 | Case Report | Open Access
Zeddouk Hassan*
Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, University Mohammed V, Ibn Sina Hospital, Morocco
*Correspondence to: Zeddouk Hassan
Fulltext PDFAnkle fracture-dislocations are severe injuries associated with substantial soft-tissue damage and higher complication rates than isolated ankle fractures. We report the case of a 16-year-old female who sustained an open ankle fracture-dislocation following a motor vehicle accident. Urgent reduction, debridement, and fixation of medial and lateral malleolar fragments were performed, followed by temporary external fixation due to extensive comminution and soft-tissue compromise. The postoperative course was uneventful, and progressive weightbearing was initiated after fixator removal at eight weeks. At one-year follow-up, the patient demonstrated excellent functional recovery with no residual pain and an AOFAS score of 90. This case highlights the importance of prompt reduction, meticulous soft-tissue management, and individualized stabilization strategies in achieving favorable outcomes in complex open ankle fracture-dislocations.
Fracture; Ankle; Reduction; External Fixation; Case report
Zeddouk Hassan. Management of an Open Ankle Fracture: A Case Report. Ann Case Rep Clin Stud. 2026;5(2):1-7.