[Complications in ankle fracture surgery].
Ankle fractures are among the most frequently encountered surgically treated fractures. The operative treatment can be associated with several complications such as malreduction and infection. Reinforcing the surgical armamentarium with meticulous preoperative planning together with recognition of common surgical errors are valuable adjuncts in reducing these complications. Furthermore, it is crucial to recognize and address modifiable risk factors for infection so as to minimize this potentially devastating complication. When a deep infection does occur, it is best managed by a multidisciplinary musculosceletal infection team.
Mikko
M
Ovaska
Rami
R
Madanat
Tatu
T
Mäkinen
Jan
J
Lindahl
D064386:Ankle Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors