Early weight-bearing after ORIF for trimalleolar ankle fractures may be a safe option

Dr Kevin J. Logel, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Foot and Ankle Specialist, Cary, Raleigh, Garner, NC / Media / Healthcare News » Early weight-bearing after ORIF for trimalleolar ankle fractures may be a safe option

Posted on: 09 September, 2021

Source: Healio

Researchers saw no differences in union rate, infection, implant failure or return to the OR between patients operatively treated for trimalleolar ankle fractures who were assigned to early weight-bearing vs. late weight-bearing.