References
Key articles
British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma. The management of ankle fractures. Aug 2016 [internet publication].Full text
American College of Radiology. ACR appropriateness criteria: acute trauma to the ankle. 2020 [internet publication].Full text
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Prevention of surgical site infections after major extremity trauma: evidence-based clinical practice guideline. Mar 2022 [internet publication].Full text
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