Study on the risk factors of postoperative wound complications in patients with ankle fracture
Ben Xiao,
Meng Lu,
Xiaobin Chen
et al.
Abstract:Wound complications after surgery for ankle fractures can lead to catastrophic consequences. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the risk factors of postoperative wound complications in patients with ankle fracture and to determine their effects on prognosis. 200 patients with ankle fracture treated in our hospital from October 2021 to December 2023 were analysed retrospectively. The total incidence of postoperative wound complications was 19% (38/200). Type of complications: wound edge necrosis 15 cases… Show more
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