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Early Weightbearing Following Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Unstable Ankle Fractures in a Geriatric Population: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Ankle fracture incidence is increasing in the elderly. There is a growing trend toward early weightbearing. We investigated the effects of early weightbearing after ankle open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) in the geriatric population.

Source: Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics

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  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • University of Florida
  • Lawrence General Hospital
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins University