Surgical versus conservative treatment for ankle fractures in adults – A systematic review and meta-analysis of the benefits and harms

Ankle fractures are often the result of a fall from a standing height or from participating in sports [1]. These fractures are common and represent one out of every 10 bone injuries with an overall incidence of 169 per 100,000 person-years [1,2]. During the past decades, the number of ankle fractures has increased steadily which is thought to be caused by an increase in the number of people participating in sports and a shift in demographics toward an elderly population [2 –4].
Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research