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Ankle fusion with tibiotalocalcaneal retrograde nail for fragility ankle fractures: outcomes at a major trauma centre.

Victor LuMaria TennysonJames ZhangAzeem ThahirAndrew Kailin ZhouMatija Krkovic
Published in: European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie (2021)
Tibiotalocalcaneal nailing is an effective and safe option for managing unstable ankle fractures in the elderly. This technique leads to lower complication rates and earlier mobilisation than traditional fixation methods.
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