TY - JOUR
AR - SCR-2020-8-117
TI - Complex Ankle Fractures, Presentation of 3 Cases and Review of the Literature
AU - Montoya , Saenz Rocio
AU - Carlos , Cano 
AU - Marques , Parrilla Carlos
JO - Surgical Case Reports
PY - 2020
DA - Fri 14, Aug 2020
SN - 2613-5965
DO - http://dx.doi.org/10.31487/j.SCR.2020.08.17
UR - https://www.sciencerepository.org/complex-ankle-fractures-presentation-of-3-cases-and-review-of_SCR-2020-8-117 
KW - Ankle, open fractures, soft tissues, external fixation
AB - Ankle fractures represent a significant percentage of all fractures, and there is currently an increased
incidence, both among the elderly population with associated comorbidities and among young patients with
high-energy traumas. These fractures have an inherent risk of complications. In this connection, it is crucial
that we turn our attention to soft tissue injuries, with wound infection as the main complication in this
category. The last objective of this study is to highlight the possible derived complications in complex ankle
fractures, and to explain the advantages of the use of different fixation devices, through the presentation of
three clinical cases treated in our center. We conclude in order to prevent or reduce the complications
resulting from the direct surgical treatment of high-energy trauma in the distal end of the tibia, it is essential
to properly manage the soft tissue based on the type of lesion and the characteristics of the patient.