Obesity Predicts Lower Risk of Wound Complications following Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Ankle Fractures
Category: Trauma Introduction/Purpose: Ankle fractures are among the most common injuries treated by Orthopaedic Surgeons. Complications following surgical treatment of ankle fractures have been well described, however less is known about the risk factors for postoperative wound complications specif...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2016-08-01
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| Series: | Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011416S00234 |