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Fixing geriatric ankle fractures: fibular nail versus locking plate in a prospective multicenter study

Elderly patients with unstable ankle fractures face a high risk of wound and implant-related complications after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). Less invasive intramedullary fibular nail (FN) fixation may reduce soft-tissue trauma and enable earlier mobilization.

Source: Springer Nature

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  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • American Orthopaedic Association
  • South Carolina Orthopedic Association