Ankle fractures of the geriatric patient: a narrative review

Abstract

Ankle fractures represent one of the most common injuries in elderly patients combined with a major health care burden as the elderly population is expected to more than double by the year 2050 (1, 2, 3, 4). The overall 1-year mortality of elderly patients (>65 years of age) with an ankle fracture is 12% (5).

Keywords

• geriatric fracture
• ankle fracture
• osteoporosis
• fragility fracture
• fibular nail