Indications for retrograde intramedullary screw fixation of the distal fibula: a retrospective cohort series.

Introduction: Ankle fractures are a common orthopaedic injury that often require surgical fixation. Because the comorbid population in the United States continues to survive longer, it has become routine to treat comorbid patients with unstable ankle fractures. The literature has identified comorbidities known to increase the risk of ankle fracture complications to include age 55 years or older, body mass index >29.