Frequency and risk factors of complications after surgical treatment of ankle fractures : a retrospective study of 433 patients.

Ankle fractures are frequently treated using surgical interventions, and are associated with a high rate of postoperative complications. We wonder if complications can be anticipated and correlated to patient demographics, lifestyle, fracture or surgery related factors. We retrospectively reviewed all medical reports of patients who underwent ankle fracture surgery between 2013 and 2017.

Can infection be predicted after intramedullary nailing of tibial shaft fractures?

Despite the progress in tibial fracture care, some patients contract infection following intramedullary nailing. We analyzed which risk factors could predict infection in 171 tibial fractures. The independent variables included age, gender, body mass index, and comorbidities, along with external factors of fracture pattern, nailing settings, and treatment processing time.

Traumatic injuries of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis.

The distal tibiofibular syndesmosis (DTFS) is frequently injured during ankle trauma. The sequelae can be significant, including chronic instability, early osteoarthritis and residual pain. The aim of this study is to summarize the current state knowledge about these injuries by answering four questions.

Predictors of mechanical complications after intramedullary nailing of tibial fractures.

Introduction: Intramedullary (IM) nailing is the gold standard treatment for tibial shaft fractures, but can be associated with various mechanical complications, including delayed union.

Hypothesis: We believe that complications do not occur randomly, but in certain conditions that contribute to their development. Risk factors likely to predict delayed union can be identified to support prevention.

Lemierre Syndrome of the Femoral Vein, Related to Fusobacterium necrophorum Abscess of Vastus Lateralis.

Background: Lemierre syndrome is an uncommon, potentially lethal disorder combining acute oropharyngeal infection caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum, with jugular vein suppurative thrombosis, complicated by anaerobic sepsis with secondary multiple metastatic abscesses. Optimal treatment outcome with reduced or absence of sequelae can be achieved with early diagnosis.

Case Report: We present a clinical case of Fusobacterium necrophorum abscess complicated with femoral vein thrombosis, called atypical localization of Lemierre syndrome.