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Subbiah VB. Safe Foot and Ankle Surgery: The Anatomic Principles and Techniques in Preventing Complications. J Foot Ankle Surg Asia-Pacific 2022; 9 (4):168-171.
Today, the surgery is much tolerable for nearly all foot and ankle fractures. Surgical management of ankle fractures is one of the most frequently done orthopedic surgeries. They are all being fixed either maximally or minimally invasive approaches. At the same time, the complications during the foot and ankle surgery are also challenging. This article reviews and emphasizes the importance of anatomical acquaintance with precise operative expertise needed for the surgeon who is operating on the foot and ankle.
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