Emergency treatment of fractures and fracture-dislocations of the ankle
UTHSC Affiliation
College of Medicine
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1939
Publication Title
The American Journal of Surgery
Volume
46
Issue
3
Abstract
Fractures and fracture-dislocations of the ankle must be considered as emergencies and as such receive emergency treatment. While a certain amount of deviation from normal anatomy may be acceptable, in general, the end results are commensurate with the accuracy of the reduction. Recurrence of displacement after an accurate initial reduction is not uncommon, thus necessitating frequent observations to preclude malunion. Open reductions are appropriate when conservative measures are inadequate. The primary object of the treatment of fractures is the reposition of the fragments; if necessary, the beneficial effects of weight bearing are always disregarded in favor of maintenance of position. © 1939.
Recommended Citation
Speed, J.,
&
Smith, H.
(1939).
Emergency treatment of fractures and fracture-dislocations of the ankle.
The American Journal of Surgery,
46(3).
http://doi.org/10.1016/S0002-9610(39)90335-1
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