Treatment progress and clinical strategies for ankle fractures combined with diabetes mellitus.
10.12200/j.issn.1003-0034.20241223
- Author:
Fu-Qiang MA
1
;
Yu-Chen LIU
1
;
Xiang-Yu WANG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Foot and Ankle, Zhengzhou Orthopedic Hospital, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan, China.
- Publication Type:English Abstract
- Keywords:
Ankle fracture;
Diabetes mellitus;
Fracture fixation;
Initial admission assessment;
Rehabilitation;
Review
- MeSH:
Humans;
Ankle Fractures/complications*;
Diabetes Complications/surgery*;
Diabetes Mellitus;
Fracture Fixation, Internal
- From:
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
2025;38(9):976-980
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Ankle fractures are common traumatic injuries, especially among diabetic patients, and their treatment faces many challenges. Diabetic patients, due to factors such as long-term high blood sugar, osteoporosis, microvascular lesions and neuropathy, are prone to problems such as delayed fracture healing, increased risk of infection, non-union of fractures and postoperative complications, which affect their treatment effect and recovery process. Diabetes significantly affects the treatment of ankle fractures, mainly through factors such as high blood sugar, osteoporosis, microvascular lesions, and hypercoagulable state of the blood. In recent years, advancements in strong fixation techniques, blood glucose control and postoperative rehabilitation have achieved remarkable results in the treatment of ankle fractures for diabetic patients. However, at present, there are many studies on the treatment of ankle fractures in patients with diabetes, but there is still a lack of large-scale data reports. With the continuous advancement of medical technology, through precise admission assessment, perfect perioperative management, advanced fixation techniques and the latest treatment concepts, postoperative complications could be significantly reduced, and the fracture healing and prognosis of patients with ankle fractures combined with diabetes could be improved.
