title: Treatment of osteoporotic ankle fractures in the elderly: surgical strategies.
abstract: The goal of displaced ankle fracture treatment is to restore congruity and stability to the ankle mortise. However, adequate fixation in patients with osteoporosis is difficult due to poorly mineralized bone. This article presents alternative fixation strategies that can helpachieve ankle stability in this patient population.
authors: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Regions Hospital, St Paul, MN 55101, USA.
authors: Peter A
authors: PA
authors: Cole
authors: Jason A
authors: JA
authors: Craft
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D001860:Bone Plates; D001864:Bone Wires; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular