Evaluation of Functional Outcomes Following Surgical Management of Ankle Fractures
Keywords:
Ankle fracture, ORIF, AOFAS score, Functional recovery, Surgical outcomes, RehabilitationAbstract
Ankle fractures represent a significant burden on healthcare systems due to their frequency and the associated morbidity.
Timely and appropriate surgical intervention is critical to prevent long-term disability, reduce joint stiffness, and improve
patient-reported outcomes. The shift from merely assessing radiological union to evaluating overall functional recovery
has increased the importance of comprehensive outcome evaluation.
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