Abstract:A Study of Conservate and Operative Treatment of Ankle-Joint Fractures ~ummary. Of 563 patients with fractures of the ankle joint who received conservative treatment between 1962 and 1967, a follow-up examination was performed in 100. Of 280 patients undergoing surgical treatment between 1965 and 1970, 105 presented for follow-up examination. The findings were evaluated according to strict criteria laid down by Weber. Only 450/0 of the patients who received c3nservative treatment showed good or very good resul… Show more
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