The Intra-Articular Hematoma Immediately after Ankle Fracture Causes Cartilage Damage That is Partially Attenuated by Anti-Inflammatory Agents

Category: Ankle Arthritis; Basic Sciences/Biologics Introduction/Purpose: Post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) is a frequent cause of disability. The most common predisposing factor for ankle PTOA is intra-articular ankle fracture. It has been hypothesized that an early inflammatory response after i...

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Main Authors: Samuel B. Adams MD, Nicholas B. Allen, Bijan Abar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-07-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011420S00002