Outpatient versus inpatient surgery for ankle fractures: A randomized controlled non-inferiority trial

This study showed no statistical nor clinically significant difference in FAOS subscale scores between inpatient and outpatient surgery for ankle fractures 12 weeks following surgery. Furthermore, patients' satisfaction and adverse events were comparable between inpatient and outpatient surgery 12 weeks following treatment. Results indicated that outpatient surgery for ankle fractures is highly feasible for selected patients and may be considered as routine for clinical practice.