The aim of this study was to compare the results and length of stay of patients of early (within 12 hours) versus conventional (after 48 hours) ankle fixation our hospital. It was a retrospective study over 18 month period (July 2004 - Dec 2005) including 200 Patients (aged 16 or more). We looked into age, place of living, Weber classification, mechanism of injury, comorbidities especially diabetes, addictions mainly smoking, etc. Overlying skin condition, the amount of swelling at presentation, associated ankle dislocation or talar shift, acute medical comorbidities, injury types-open or closed were classified accordingly.Introduction
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