Perioperative Care Protocols in Ankle Fracture Treatment: A Review of the Literature. Issue 4 (December 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jo, Jacob; Matuszewski, Paul E.; Swart, Eric
• Is Part Of: Techniques in foot & ankle surgery. Volume 17:Issue 4(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-12
• Subjects: ankle fracture -- perioperative care -- pathways; Foot -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Ankle -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Foot -- surgery -- Periodicals; Ankle -- surgery -- Periodicals; 617.584
• DOI: 10.1097/BTF.0000000000000191
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1536-0644

Abstract

Abstract : Although ankle fractures are common injuries and often treated with surgery, there are still many unanswered questions with regard to the optimal perioperative protocols for pain control, venous thromboembolism prophylaxis, and rehabilitation. The purpose of this article is to review the best available literature in these areas and provide evidence-based recommendations. Level of Evidence: Diagnostic Level III (therapeutic). See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.