Preoperative Cannabis Use and Ankle ORIF Outcomes: Higher Risks of Infection, Nonunion, and Reoperation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the widespread legalization and rising prevalence of cannabis use, understanding its impact on perioperative outcomes has become clinically critical. Although recent orthopaedic research has examined cannabis-related risks following various procedures, its implications following surgical fixation of ankle fractures remain unexplored. Given the increasing incidence and complexity of ankle fractures, clarifying these risks is essential for effective perioperative management and patient counseling.

Methods

A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted using a nationally representative research database. Patients undergoing open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for rotational ankle fractures were identified using standardized Current Procedural Terminolo

SUBMITTER: Tummala S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12754024 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature