A Case Series on the Devastating Simultaneous Bilateral Fracture of Ankles That Remains Under-reported: Can We Address the Career-Ending Injuries?

Simultaneous bilateral ankle fractures, while uncommon, can have a substantial impact on an individual's mobility and health-related quality of life. Early surgical intervention and effective rehabilitation enhance functional results in this devastating journey.

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Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
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2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.13107/jocr.2025.v15.i01.5186
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Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
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A Case Series on the Devastating Simultaneous Bilateral Fracture of Ankles That Remains Under-reported: Can We Address the Career-Ending Injuries?

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A Case Series on the Devastating Simultaneous Bilateral Fracture of Ankles That Remains Under-reported: Can We Address the Career-Ending Injuries?

Collen Sandile Nkosi, Mmampapatla Thomas Ramokgopa, Thabo Leonard Muhango, Thandile Savanna Cordes
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Abstract

Simultaneous bilateral ankle fractures, while uncommon, can have a substantial impact on an individual's mobility and health-related quality of life. Early surgical intervention and effective rehabilitation enhance functional results in this devastating journey.

Journal of Orthopaedic Case ReportsVol. 15(1)
University of the Witwatersrand (ZA), Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital (ZA)
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