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This study aims to assess the functional and radiological outcomes of non-operatively managed closed ankle fractures at six months post-injury.

June 20, 2026Open Access

Functional and Radiological Outcomes of Closed Ankle Fractures Managed Non-Operatively Among Adults at Mulago National Referral Hospital Six Months Post-Injury: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Cross-sectional study evaluates functional and radiological outcomes in adults, suggesting predictors of recovery.

This study aims to assess the functional and radiological outcomes of non-operatively managed closed ankle fractures at six months post-injury.
Cross-sectional study involving 93 adults at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
Functional outcomes assessed using the AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score.
Data analyzed with STATA and modified Poisson regression used for determining outcome predictors.
Mean AOFAS-AH score was 82.9 ± 14.9, with 54.8% categorized as good outcomes.
Radiological union achieved in 92.5% of cases, though all united fractures resulted in malunion.
Poor outcomes linked to Weber B and C fractures and HIV-positive status, with physiotherapy positively influencing recovery.

Mark et al. (2026) studied this question.

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