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Sep 2026
Factors associated with surgical site infection after ankle fracture fixation: a retrospective study in northern Sweden
Smoking, initial external fixation, and longer operative time were associated with higher risk of infection, while ASA estimate was imprecise and support perioperative risk mitigation.
Sertaç Topalhafızoglu, Jacob Strålmark, Rickard Lundqvist et al.
· Acta Orthopaedica · 0 citations