The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American). 2008;90:898-908.
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Avoiding Complications in the Treatment of Pronation-External Rotation Ankle Fractures, Syndesmotic Injuries, and Talar Neck Fractures

Dolfi Herscovici, Jr., DO1, Jeff O. Anglen, MD2, Michael Archdeacon, MD3, Lisa Cannada, MD4 and Julia M. Scaduto, ARNP1

1 Florida Orthopaedic Institute, 13020 Telecom Parkway, Temple Terrace, FL 33673. E-mail address for D. Herscovici Jr.: fixbones@aol.com
2 Department of Orthopaedics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202
3 Department of Orthopaedics, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH 45267
4 Department of Orthopaedics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390
An Instructional Course Lecture, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

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Look for this and other related articles in Instructional Course Lectures, Volume 58, which will be published by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in February 2009:
  • "Avoiding Complications in Fracture Care of the Tibia," by Lisa K. Cannada, MD, Dolfi Herscovici Jr., DO, Robert F. Ostrum, MD, Jeffrey O. Anglen, MD, and Michael T. Archdeacon, MD

 
Fractures of the foot and ankle are common injuries. Many are successfully treated nonoperatively; however, some injuries require surgical intervention. To attain satisfactory results of such surgery, surgeons must pay attention to detail and understand common, avoidable complications. Despite what seems like a plethora of information and advice in the literature, ranging from Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses, seminars, and telecommunications, avoidable complications still occur because of a lack of appreciation of a few basic principles. Avoiding mistakes will improve the results achieved by restoring the anatomy and avoiding the need for . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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