Obesity Predicts Lower Risk of Wound Complications following Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Ankle Fractures:

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics

Andrew P.Matson¹ 

关键词: wound complication;    infection;    ankle fracture;    wound healing;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2473011416S00234

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Category:TraumaIntroduction/Purpose:Ankle fractures are among the most common injuries treated by Orthopaedic Surgeons. Complications following surgical treatment of ankle fractures have been well described, however less is known about the risk factors for postoperative wound complications specifically. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the incidence of wound complications following open reduction and internal fixation of ankle fractures in obese and non-obese patients.Methods:We retrospectively identified 127 consecutive patients who underwent open reduction and internal fixation for an isolated, closed ankle fracture from 2008-2012. The age, sex, height, weight, diabetes status, and tobacco use of each patient were recorded. Time from injury to surgical fixation, use of external fixation, presence of initial dislocation, energy of mechanism, and injury pattern were also recorded. Patients’ records were reviewed to identify any postoperative wound complications. Complications were categori...

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