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REVIEW ARTICLE

Addressing Controversies in the Management of Ankle Fractures

Amin Kheiran, Jitendra Mangwani

Keywords : Ankle fracture, Posterior malleolus, Stress views of ankle, Syndesmotic injury, Tightrope

Citation Information : Kheiran A, Mangwani J. Addressing Controversies in the Management of Ankle Fractures. J Foot Ankle Surg Asia-Pacific 2018; 5 (1):27-34.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10040-1085

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-03-2017

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2018; The Author(s).


Abstract

Ankle fractures account for approximately 10% of all fractures and are among the most common orthopedic injuries treated surgically. The incidence of these injuries has increased significantly in the last decade, particularly in the elderly population. Regardless of the method of intervention, the primary goal is restoration of normal anatomy to achieve normal biomechanics, painless function, and prevent long-term posttraumatic degeneration. Surgical treatment carries a potential risk of complications, such as nonunion, implant failure, and soft tissuerelated complications. Despite the invention of novel devices, surgical techniques and biomechanical studies for restoration and maintenance of the congruent ankle joint following ankle fractures, several aspects of management of these injuries still remain controversial. The aim of this article is to address these controversies based on the available evidence base.


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