Primary Arthrodesis for Diabetic Ankle Fractures.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Treatment of ankle fractures in patients with diabetes is associated with increased complication rates. Ankle arthrodesis is considered a salvage procedure after failed ankle fracture fixation, yet primary ankle arthrodesis has been proposed as a treatment option for patients with significant diabetes-related complications. To date, the characteristics of patients who undergo primary ankle arthrodesis and the associated outcomes have not been described.

Methods

A retrospective review was performed of 13 patients with diabetes who underwent primary arthrodesis for traumatic ankle fracture. Patient demographics were characterized in addition to their diabetes complications, Adelaide Fracture in the Diabetic Ankle (AFDA) score, and fracture type. Outcomes assessed in

SUBMITTER: Grote CW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8697300 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature