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Staged Management of an Open Bimalleolar Ankle Fracture Combined With Calcaneum and Lisfranc Injuries: A Rare Presentation

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The simultaneous occurrence of an open bimalleolar ankle fracture with ipsilateral calcaneal fracture and Lisfranc fracture-dislocation within a single extremity represents an extraordinarily rare constellation of injuries resulting from high-energy trauma. When associated with a Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIB soft-tissue defect, traditional open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) carries an increased risk of deep hardware infection, wound breakdown, and osteomyelitis. The extensive soft-tissue injury further complicates management and may preclude immediate internal fixation. This report demonstrates the successful implementation of a staged management strategy that prioritized soft-tissue preservation over immediate rigid osteosynthesis. The patient achieved a functional, plantigrade limb and was able to perform activities of daily living and return to vocational activity, with an AOFAS score of 78 at six months of follow-up.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.116140

Authors: Narendra Kumar, Mohit Patralekh, Vipul Pathak, Bharat Sharma, Hirdyanshu Pundhir

Institution: Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Foot and Ankle Surgery

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7212358794