Late reconstruction after failed treatment for ankle fractures

Miller, S.D.

Orthopedic Clinics of North America 26(2): 363-373

1995


ISSN/ISBN: 0030-5898
PMID: 7724198
Document Number: 452732
The ankle is a very resilient joint, but fractures in this area require accurate recognition and aggressive treatment (Fig. 7). Care must be exercised in evaluating the radiographics, and further surgical intervention often leads to satisfying results. Degenerative changes that may occur years postoperatively can turn a "fine" result into an ankle fusion.

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