Functional outcomes following surgical-site infections after operative fixation of closed ankle fractures

Highlights • The study assessed functional outcomes 3–6 years after ankle surgery. • Computerized charts were reviewed to identify superficial and deep infections (SSI). • Superficial and deep SSIs occurring within 6 months of surgery were analysed. • A deep SSI was associated with worse functional...

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Published in:Foot and ankle surgery 2017-12, Vol.23 (4), p.311-316
Main Authors: Naumann, Markus G, Sigurdsen, Ulf, Utvåg, Stein Erik, Stavem, Knut
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Ankle Fractures - surgery
Closed ankle fracture
Female
Fracture Fixation, Internal - adverse effects
Functional outcome
Humans
LEFS
Male
Middle Aged
OMAS
ORIF
Orthopedics
Questionnaire
Recovery of Function
Retrospective Studies
SEFAS
Surgical site infection
Surgical Wound Infection - etiology
Surgical Wound Infection - rehabilitation
Surgical Wound Infection - therapy
Surveys and Questionnaires
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Highlights • The study assessed functional outcomes 3–6 years after ankle surgery. • Computerized charts were reviewed to identify superficial and deep infections (SSI). • Superficial and deep SSIs occurring within 6 months of surgery were analysed. • A deep SSI was associated with worse functional outcomes on three different scales.
ISSN:1268-7731
1460-9584
DOI:10.1016/j.fas.2016.10.002