Medical Image Analysis and Correlation Between Ankle Fracture Classification and Ankle Computed Tomography

Abstract

Objective: In this paper, we summarize computed tomography (CT) manifestations and characteristics of ankle fractures, and analyze the relationship between CT images and common ankle fracture classifications. Methods: A retrospective survey of 369 adult ankle fractures was performed. CT images of 1 cm horizontal cross-section above the ankle points and their characteristics were analyzed. Ankle fracture X-ray classification was performed, and the relationship between CT images and fracture X-ray classification was analyzed. Results: There is a correlation between CT images and Danis-Weber classification. The incidence of IOL fractures varies with the severity of Danis-Weber classification. After rank correlation test, the difference is statistically significant (Spearman R = 0.781,P < 0.001). CT images can detect IOL fractures that cannot be judged by X-ray fracture classification, and the incidence rate is 5.9%. Conclusions: The 1 cm horizontal cross-section CT image on the ankle point can clearly determine the combined tibiofibular IOL injury before surgery, and it has a good correlation with the Danis-Weber fracture classification, and can detect unexplainable IOL fractures in some radiographs.