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Functional and pain outcomes were assessed, including the Maryland Foot Score (MFS), American Orthopedic Foot &amp; Ankle Society (AOFAS) scale questionnaires, and the numerical pain scale (NRS) at mid-term follow-ups 2\u20135 years after the intervention. Results: Intervention increased median B\u00f6hler\u2019s angle from 21.5\u00b0 to 32\u00b0 (p &lt; 0.01). The median bone union time was 12 weeks. The risk of malunion was higher in patients with Sanders type 4 (RR = 2.28; 95% CI 1.11\u20134.72) and those operated on later than the 2nd day after injury (RR = 2.1; 95% CI 1.08\u20134.09). Patients with at least one of the comorbidities (nicotinism, diabetes, obesity) had a higher risk of intensive pain (NRS &gt; 3) 2\u20135 years after surgery (RR = 1.69; 95% CI 1.06\u20132.68), and 84% were satisfied with their treatment. Other complications included complex regional pain syndrome in two patients (4%), malunion in three (6%), and surgical site infection in two (4%). The MFS had a median score of 85 points, while that of the AOFAS was 82 points. 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