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Primary arthrodesis via retrograde tibiotalocalcaneal nailing offers a load-stable fixation for geriatric ankle fractures, enabling immediate weight-bearing and potentially reducing complications. Further prospective studies are needed to confirm its benefits over anatomical reconstruction.

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