title: Ankle fractures in the elderly: an overlooked burden.
abstract: Ankle fractures in the elderly are a complex under-recognized burden which require a multidisciplinary approach to management. This article discusses the holistic approach required, including the up-to-date surgical management options and the areas for future development.
authors.affiliation: ST5 in Trauma and Orthopaedics in the Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 5BE.
authors.forename: Christopher W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Gee
authors.affiliation: 4th Year Medical Student, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Brighton.
authors.forename: Luna
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Dahal
authors.affiliation: Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon in the Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust and Honorary Senior Lecturer at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Brighton.
authors.forename: Benedict A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Rogers
authors.affiliation: Consultant Orthoplastic Surgeon in the Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust and Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, East Grinstead.
authors.forename: Lorraine E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Harry
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls; D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D064386:Ankle Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D015897:Comorbidity; D005592:Fracture Fixation; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013997:Time Factors; D014945:Wound Healing