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.

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