Complications of open reduction and internal fixation of ankle fractures.
This article discusses the complications after open reduction and internal fixation of ankle fractures. Complications are classified as perioperative (malreduction, inadequate fixation, and intra-articular penetration of hardware), early postoperative (wound edge dehiscence, necrosis, infection and compartment syndrome), and late (stiffness, distal tibiofibular synostosis, degenerative osteoarthritis, and hardware related complications). Emphasis is placed on preventive measures to avoid such complications.
Leyes
Manuel
M
Section of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Clínica Cemtro, Madrid, Spain.
Torres
Raúl
R
Guillén
Pedro
P
D000367:Age Factors; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology