Do surgical site complications after ankle fracture surgery reduce with Aquacel Extra Ag?

Introduction: Ankle fractures account for up to 10% of total fractures. Most of them require surgical fixation, which involves an important risk of wound complications. The aim of this study was to determine whether a silver-impregnated occlusive surgical dressing (Aquacel Ag Extra) was effective in reducing the rates of wound complications after ankle fracture open reduction and internal fixation compared to standard sterile dressing.