AB157. Ankle fracture open reduction internal fixation in patients with diabetes mellitus: a retrospective review

Background: Ankle fractures pose a significant public health challenge with approximately 187 ankle fractures per 100,000 population per year1. Diabetes Mellitus is increasing in prevalence, in Ireland there is an estimated 200,000 patients diagnosed with this condition. Poorly controlled Diabetes Mellitus has been demonstrated to impair healing and contribute to poor postoperative outcomes. The aim of this study was to conduct a retrospective analysis of outcomes in patients with diabetes mellitus that underwent open reduction internal fixation of ankle fractures.