Impact of compression stockings on wound healing and complications in ankle fractures: A retrospective cohort study

Ankle fractures treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) have a high incidence of wound complications. By reducing oedema, complications can, in theory, be minimized. This study investigates the impact compression stocking (CS) on such after treatment ORIF. Compression stockings were introduced as standard postoperative for all ankle fracture patients operatively ORIF February 1, 2013. Data retrieved from medical records two years prior to following introduction date. The primary outcome was healing status six weeks secondary outcomes wound-healing major up one year surgery. In total, 187 studied, 74 CS group 113 control (non-CS) group. Six operation, problems occurred 23% 13% non-CS (p < 0.0001) respectively. 34% 19% experienced operation 0.02) Furthermore, within 3% 4% respectively 0.77). An increase when using found. However, owing baseline differences groups, it is only possible caution against use CS.