Late Effects of Lower Extremity Fractures: Complications and Management

Late Effects of Lower Extremity Fractures: Complications and Management

1. Introduction and Core Definition The late effects of lower extremity fractures refer to the chronic structural, mechanical, and neurological complications that develop months or years after a broken bone in the leg, ankle, or foot has ostensibly healed. While the initial orthopedic focus is on reducing the fracture and achieving bony union, the immense … Read more