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Principles and guidelines in the management of ankle fractures in adults

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Peer-reviewed

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Authors

Mostafa, Ahmed M H A M  ORCID logo  https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8934-2186
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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Keywords

Review Articles, Ankle fracture, Perioperative, Complications, Orthopaedics

Journal Title

Journal of Perioperative Practice

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Journal ISSN

1750-4589
2515-7949

Volume Title

31

Publisher

SAGE Publications

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Embargo: ends 2021-04-07