Association of Delayed Surgery for Ankle Fractures and Patient-Reported Outcomes.

Background: Several studies probe the association between prolonged time to surgery and postoperative complications in ankle fractures, but little is known about how a longer wait time affects clinical outcomes. The present study aims to assess the association between time from injury to surgery and patient-reported outcomes after operative treatment of severe ankle fractures.

Method: Patients treated operatively for low-energy ankle fractures that also involve the posterior malleolus from 2014 to 2016 were included.

Traditional Approach vs Posterior Approach for Ankle Fractures Involving the Posterior Malleolus.

Background: In the past, posterior malleolus fragments (PMFs) commonly have been indirectly reduced and fixed when fragments involve 25% or more of the tibial articular surface, while smaller fragments were left unfixed. The posterior approach has become increasingly popular and allows fixation of even smaller fragments. This study compares clinical outcome for the 2 treatment strategies.