title: [High complication rate after surgical treatment of ankle fractures].
abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the quality and re-operation rate of the surgical treatment of ankle fractures at a large university hospital. X-rays and patient records of 137 patients surgically treated for ankle fractures were analyzed for: 1) correct classification according to Lauge-Hansen, 2) if congruity of the ankle joint was achieved, 3) selection and placement of the hardware, and 4) the surgeon's level of education. Totally 32 of 137 did not receive an optimal treatment, 11 were re-operated. There was no clear correlation between incorrect operation and the surgeon's level of education.
authors.affiliation: Svalevænget 1, Ejby, 4623 Lille Skensved. cmersoe@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Naja
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Bjørslev
authors.forename: Lars
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ebskov
authors.forename: Marianne
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lind
authors.forename: Camilla
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mersø
mesh_terms: D064386:Ankle Fractures; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery*; D017760:Bone Malalignment / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003718:Denmark / Q000453:epidemiology; D004522:Educational Status; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology*; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D016896:Treatment Outcome