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The risk factors attributing to the avulsion fracture of anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL) in surgically treated ankle fractures [PDF]
Objective Avulsion fracture of the anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL) combined with ankle fracture compromises the integrity of the ankle and affects its outcome.
Shun-Ping Wang +4 more
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Comminuted medial malleolar fractures – a series of 5 cases
Objective: To demonstrate fixation options for comminuted fractures of the medial malleolus. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed patients operated on for ankle fractures who had comminuted fractures of the medial malleolus between 2014 and 2018.
Bruno Air Machado da Silva +4 more
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Ankle stability in ankle fracture [PDF]
Restoration of normal ankle kinematics should be the all-encompassing ethos in the approach to management of ankle fractures. To do this, the ligamentous stabilisers must also form part of its assessment and definitive management and be considered during index fracture fixation surgery.
Laura-Ann Lambert +2 more
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Background Despite being one of the most common types of fracture, there is a lack of epidemiological studies involving ankle fractures of all kinds. Since 2012, the Swedish Fracture Register (SFR) has prospectively collected data on surgically and non ...
Emilia Möller Rydberg +4 more
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Ankle fractures in Finland: 118,929 operatively treated between 1987 and 2019
Background and purpose: Ankle fractures are one of the most common fractures requiring operative treatment. They occur most commonly in postmenopausal women and younger men and recent studies suggest that the incidence of ankle fractures is increasing.
Ville Happonen +3 more
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Republication of “Ankle Fracture-Dislocations: A Review”
Ankle fractures are common musculoskeletal injuries that may result in tibiotalar joint dislocations. Ankle fracture-dislocations occur via similar mechanisms as ankle fractures, although the persistence or magnitude of the deforming force is sufficient ...
Kevin A. Lawson MD +4 more
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Open Ankle Fractures in the Elderly: Predisposing Factors and the Associated Mortality
Category: Ankle; Trauma Introduction/Purpose: Previous studies raised awareness of high mortality associated with open ankle fractures in elderly patients.
Haggai Schermann MD, MPH +6 more
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Patient experiences of an ankle fracture and the most important factors in their recovery : a qualitative interview study [PDF]
Objective The objective of this qualitative research study is to explore patient experiences of ankle fracture and the factors most important to them in recovery.
Ellard, David R. +3 more
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The Global Status of Research in Ankle Fracture: A Bibliometric and Visualized Study
BackgroundAnkle fractures are common lower extremity fractures that pose a significant economic and social burden. This study analyzed the ankle fracture research literature between 2000 and 2021 to clarify the current status of ankle fracture research ...
Jianshuang Zeng +22 more
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Neuropathic ankle fractures [PDF]
ABSTRACTA 65-year-old diabetic female presented with a 3-week history of a left swollen foot after a minor inversion injury and was found to have a minimally displaced fibular fracture. Despite casting and strict instructions to remain non-weight bearing, the patient continued to bear weight and later developed a significantly more displaced fracture ...
Allison, Tucker, N, Craig Stone
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