Open AccessPotential Benefits of Limited Clinical and Radiographic Follow-up After Surgical Treatment of Ankle Fractures
Author(s) -
Lisa G. M. Friedman,
Daniela Sánchez,
Terri A. Zachos,
Andrew Marcantonio,
Megan Audet,
Heather A. Vallier,
Brian Mullis,
Adam Myers-White,
Laurence B. Kempton,
Jeffrey Watts,
Daniel S. Horwitz
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of the american academy of orthopaedic surgeons. global research and reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.358
H-Index - 2
ISSN - 2474-7661
DOI - 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-21-00074
Subject(s) - medicine , radiography , ankle , asymptomatic , surgery , medical record , retrospective cohort study
Ankle fractures are one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal injuries, with a significant number requiring surgical treatment. Postoperative complications requiring additional interventions frequently occur during the early postoperative period. We hypothesize that there is a limited need for routine clinical and radiographic follow-up once the fracture is deemed healed.