Association of Delayed Surgery for Ankle Fractures and Patient-Reported Outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Several studies probe the association between prolonged time to surgery and postoperative complications in ankle fractures, but little is known about how a longer wait time affects clinical outcomes. The present study aims to assess the association between time from injury to surgery and patient-reported outcomes after operative treatment of severe ankle fractures.

Method

Patients treated operatively for low-energy ankle fractures that also involve the posterior malleolus from 2014 to 2016 were included. Patient charts were reviewed for patient demographics, type of trauma, fracture characteristics, treatment given, and complications. Ankle function was evaluated on a follow-up visit by clinical examination, radiographs, and patient-reported outcome measures (Self

SUBMITTER: Pilskog K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9168892 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature