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World J Orthop. Jul 18, 2023; 14(7): 554-561
Published online Jul 18, 2023. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v14.i7.554
Published online Jul 18, 2023. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v14.i7.554
Table 2 Male vs female characteristics, n (%)
| Gender | Number of patients (n = 37) | Open fracture classification | Number of operations | Complications |
| Male | 7 (19) | Type I = 3; Type II = 3; Type III = 1 | Range - 1 to 7; Median - 2 | Superficial SSI - 2; Deep SSI - 3 |
| Female | 30 (81) | Type I = 21; Type II = 5; Type III = 4 | Range - 1 to 9; Median - 2 | Superficial SSI - 5; Deep SSI - 6 |
- Citation: Zahra W, Seifo M, Cool P, Ford D, Okoro T. Clinical outcome of open ankle fractures in patients above 70 years of age. World J Orthop 2023; 14(7): 554-561
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v14/i7/554.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v14.i7.554