Objective: To characterize the epidemiological profile of patients treated at a hospital service with diagnosis of open fracture of the ankle and foot. Methods: Retrospective, descriptive, epidemiological, observational study of open fractures of the ankle and foot selected by convenience sampling in a hospital service in São Paulo, state of São Paulo, Brazil, from March 1, 2017, to March 1, 2019, totaling 109 patients. Data collection was conducted for the analysis of variables included in patients’ medical records. Results: The medical records of 700 patients with open fractures were assessed. Of these patients, 13.2% (109 patients) had open fractures of the ankle and foot. There was a predominance of male young adults (70.8%) and of left lower limb fractures (51.85%). Most cases were classified as Gustilo and Anderson type II fractures (42.6%). Motorcycle accidents (44.45%) predominated, and students and professional motorcyclists were the most frequent occupations (37.04%). The most adopted stabilization method was osteosynthesis (internal fixation) (44.45%), and primary amputation was required in 3.7% of the cases. Conclusion: Male young adults were the most affected by fractures of the ankle and foot, and traffic accidents were the leading cause. Most patients had an educational attainment of complete elementary education. Most fractures were classified as Gustilo and Anderson type II. Greater severity was observed in patients with associated injuries in other body segments and who developed early complications during hospitalization. Level of Evidence IV; Prognostic Studies; Case Series.
Objective: To evaluate the epidemiological characteristics of patients with fractures in the ankle region. Methods: This prospective, observational, descriptive, and epidemiological study included ankle fractures treated at our service from March 1, 2017 to March 1, 2018. Data were obtained from 150 patients through a detailed questionnaire. Results: The sample, which included 61.33% men, aged mainly between 20 to 30 years; 46.68% were of mixed race, and 41.33% had only completed elementary school. A total of 33.66% of the ankle fractures occurred in the afternoon. According to the Weber classification system, 46.66% were type B fractures.Conclusion: Ankle fractures were more common in men of working age, and were mostly closed fractures in the right lower limb. Level of Evidence IV; Prognostic Studies; Case Series.
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