Ankle fractures of the geriatric patient: a narrative review
Ankle fractures represent one of the most common injuries in elderly patients combined with a major health care burden as the elderly population is expected to more than double by the year 2050 (1, 2, 3, 4). The overall 1-year mortality of elderly patients (>65 years of age) with an ankle fractur...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Bioscientifica
2023-01-01
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Series: | EFORT Open Reviews |
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Online Access: | https://eor.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/eor/8/1/EOR-22-0082.xml |