Ankle fracture patients at higher risk of venous thromboembolism
Some of the most common and impactful complications of operatively treated ankle fractures include wound necrosis, surgical site infection, malunion, nonunion, and posttraumatic ankle arthritis.
A new study by Dr. Keerat dr MD, MSc, and team reported that there was a 90-day incidence of venous thromboembolism among patients discharged from the Emergency Department (ED) with ankle fractures requiring immobilization was 1.3%.
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Ankle Fracture Patients At Higher Risk Of Venous Thromboembolism: Study
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