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Ankle Fracture Surgery.

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Depending on the fracture, the bone fragments may be fixed using screws, a plate and screws, or different wiring techniques. Because there is such a wide range of injuries, there is also a wide range of people's specific recovery time for ankle fracture surgery. It takes at least 6 weeks for the broken bones to heal.

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This video covers ankle fracture surgery. The description explains that depending on the fracture, bone fragments may be fixed using screws, a plate and screws, or different wiring techniques, and that it takes at least six weeks for the broken bones to heal.

Key points

  • Ankle fracture surgery is covered
  • Fixation with screws, a plate and screws, or wiring techniques depending on the fracture is described
  • A wide range of injuries and recovery times is noted
  • At least six weeks for the broken bones to heal is stated

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This video presents “Ankle Fracture Surgery.” — Depending on the fracture, the bone fragments may be fixed using screws, a plate and screws, or different wiring techniques. Because there is such a wide range of injuries, there is also a wide range of people's specific recovery time for. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

From our Orthopedics collection: Orthopedic surgery videos: fracture fixation, joint replacement, arthroscopy and trauma procedures performed by orthopedic surgeons. Browse all Orthopedics videos →

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