Editorial Commentary: Arthroscopic-Assisted Treatment of Ankle Fractures Could Have Benefits That Outweigh the Risks
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- DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2015.08.016
Editorial Commentary: Arthroscopic-Assisted Treatment of Ankle Fractures Could Have Benefits That Outweigh the Risks
Abstract
Review of ankle arthroscopy, as an adjunct during ankle fracture open reduction and internal fixation, suggests that the benefits may outweigh the risks, because cartilage injury and other soft-tissue pathology amenable to arthroscopic treatment are common in patients with fracture of the ankle.
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Arthroscopy-Assisted Surgery for Acute Ankle Fractures: A Systematic Review.Arthroscopy. 2015 Nov;31(11):2224-31. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2015.03.043. Epub 2015 Jun 6. Arthroscopy. 2015. PMID: 26051353
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