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Abstract Over the past couple of decades, the risks and complications of diabetic ankle fractures have been recognized. Most of these patients also have additional comorbidities including peripheral arterial disease and diabetic neuropathy. Therefore, on one hand surgical intervention can pose challenges for wound healing and risk of infection, but non-operative management increases the risk for loss of reduction and therefore stresses the condition of the surrounding soft tissue. |