Ankle fractures are among the most common fractures in adults. Some ankle fractures are “stable,” so the patient can carry on walking on the ankle without the bones falling out of position. However, some fractures are “unstable” and require more support, sometimes even involving surgery. More than 20,000 people are admitted to hospitals in England each year with an unstable ankle fracture. The best way of treating unstable ankle fractures is an important area of research, for both patients and health care systems.
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