J-V Andrés-Peiró, O Pujol, M Altayó-Carulla, S Castellanos-Alonso, M-M Reverté-Vinaixa, J Teixidor-Serra, J Tomàs-Hernández, J Selga-Marsà, Y García-Sánchez, V Molero-García, N Joshi-Jubert, J Minguell-Monyart
Introduction Rotational ankle fractures are common, have diverse personalities and affect both robust and fragile patients. Postoperative complications are frequent, creating a sizeable economic burden. The primary purpose of this study was to expand current knowledge on predictors of postoperative complications after low-energy ankle fracture fixation. Materials and methods A retrospective single-center cohort study was completed of patients undergoing internal fixation OF low-energy ankle fractures. The primary outcome was first-year postoperative complications, classified as major (surgical) or minor (non-surgical)...
February 5, 2024: Revista Española de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología