Principles and guidelines in the management of ankle fractures in adults
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Kyriacou, Harry https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0767-9004
Mostafa, Ahmed M H A M https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8934-2186
Davies, Benjamin M https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4878-0697
Khan, Wasim S
Abstract
Ankle fractures are common injuries that have many physical and psychosocial complications. As a result, it is important to be aware of how these patients present and are managed perioperatively. Detailed guidelines from NICE and the British Orthopaedic Association have been produced on this topic, including recent developments such as the decision to weight-bear early after surgery and the use of virtual fracture clinics. This article provides an overview of the key perioperative factors that need to be considered in cases of ankle fracture and the relevant clinical guidelines.
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Review Articles, Ankle fracture, Perioperative, Complications, Orthopaedics
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Journal of Perioperative Practice
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1750-4589
2515-7949
2515-7949
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31
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SAGE Publications
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Embargo: ends 2021-04-07