Management of Pediatric Ankle Fractures
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Management of ankle fractures.
Ankle fractures are a common injury across all age groups. Management may be operative or nonoperative, depending on the severity of the injury and the patient's overall health and functional status. Although imaging defines the nature of the fracture, a careful history and physical also helps determine the patient's plan of care. Initial management is focused on adequate alignment and safe imm...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine
سال: 2018
ISSN: 1935-973X,1935-9748
DOI: 10.1007/s12178-018-9510-3