title: Complications of open reduction and internal fixation of ankle fractures.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Section of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Clínica Cemtro, Madrid, Spain.
authors.forename: Manuel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Leyes
authors.forename: Raúl
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Torres
authors.forename: Pedro
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Guillén
mesh_terms: 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