Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	120504
DOI	10.5498/wjp.120504
Country	China

Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Influence of mental and psychological states on surgical outcomes following open reduction and internal fixation for trimalleolar ankle fractures
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Xiao-Cong Liu, Shi-Hang Cao, Jian-Min Qu, Jing Huang, Yi Li, Jun Lu and Jun-Kui Xu
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number 2024 Provincial Science and Technology Development Project of Shaanxi Province 2024SF-YBXM-379
Corresponding Author	Jun-Kui Xu, Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital, No. 555 Youyi East Road, Naanshaomen, Beilin District, Xi’an 710000, Shaanxi Province, China. 568720818@qq.com
Key Words	Trimalleolar fracture; Open reduction and internal fixation; Mental and psychological states; Prognosis; Retrospective study
Core Tip	This retrospective study of 467 patients demonstrated that preoperative anxiety or depression independently predicts poorer postoperative outcomes following open reduction and internal fixation for trimalleolar ankle fractures. These outcomes include increased pain, reduced functional recovery, heightened central sensitization, and diminished quality of life. Patients presenting with both anxiety and depression exhibited the worst prognosis, underscoring the importance of preoperative psychological assessment.
Citation	Liu XC, Cao SH, Qu JM, Huang J, Li Y, Lu J, Xu JK. Influence of mental and psychological states on surgical outcomes following open reduction and internal fixation for trimalleolar ankle fractures. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.5498/wjp.120504
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Received	2026-03-01 08:43
Peer-Review Started	2026-03-01 08:44
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-17 06:57
Return for Revision	2026-03-17 06:57
Revised	2026-04-10 14:40
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-04-14 07:03
Second Decision by Editor	2026-06-04 02:54
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-04 08:29
Articles in Press	2026-06-04 08:29
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