The present data suggest that diabetes mellitus in general does not affect the healing of foot and ankle fractures, provided effective delivery of standard treatment in time. Diabetic complications may affect the outcome. Prospective controlled trials in fracture healing in diabetics are needed to confirm the present evaluation.
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