Comparison of open reduction and internal fixation versus closed reduction and percutaneous fixation for medial malleolus fractures
Category: Ankle, Trauma Introduction/Purpose: Open approaches are often used for the operative treatment of medial malleolar (MM) fractures. Compared to percutaneous approaches, open approaches may entail an increased risk of operative morbidity, postoperative pain, wound complications, and reoperat...
Main Authors: | Andrew Matson MD, Stephen Barchick BA, Samuel Adams MD |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2017-09-01
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Series: | Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011417S000286 |
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