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Pilon Fractures of the Tibial Plafond [OCOSH Code: C21.866.405.829_WI_FR_TIB_TP]

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Pilon Fractures Wheeless

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Discussion: - term pilon (hammer) fracture was introduced to describe these compression injuries by Destot in 1911; - fracture components: - combination of ankle fracture & distal tibial metaphyseal fracture, usually with intra articular...
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Distal Tibial Plafond Fractures

Location: http://www.orthopediccare.net/view/templates/Chapter_Entry.asp?uniqueid=633680330&chapterid=tmletbpl ...

High energy intraarticular fractures of the distal tibia (tibial plafond fractures, or pilon fractures) present a great challenge to the orthopaedic surgeon. These injuries often result in a significant soft tissue damage, comminution of bone, and disruption of the articular cartilage and subchondral bone. The treatment strategy used in dealing...
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Endarticular fractures of the upper metaphysis of the tibia (pilon fractures)

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Endarticular fractures of the upper metaphysis of the tibia (pilon fractures): comparison of the treatment methods
Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Hellenica FOUFOULAS E, TSINTZAS D, GABRIILIDIS B, KOULALIS G
We report the results of the 5,5 years postoperative examination of 36 patients with 39 pilon fractures who were treated surgically, either with open reduction...
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Open Tibial Pilon Fractures Medscape CME

Location: http://cme.medscape.com/viewarticle/416498

Open Tibial Pilon Fractures: Complications and Issues of Limb Salvage Medical Writer: Mary Beth Nierengarten, MA; Host Orthopædic Surgeon: Lawrence X. Webb, MD; Chief Resident: John Birkedal, MD Published: 06/26/2001
Trauma injuries requiring orthopædic surgical intervention make up a substantial portion of all orthopædic care. Of these injuries, tibial pilon fractures remain...
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Pilon Fractures eMedicine Orthopedics

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Pilon fractures in the distal tibia result from axial forces that can range from low to high energy and produce a spectrum of articular and metaphyseal injuries. These can be challenging to manage, especially when associated with significant soft tissue injury. Although a variety of options are available to treat...
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The early management of severe tibial pilon fractures using a temporary ring fixator

Location: http://www.rcsed.ac.uk/journal/svol1_2/10200008.html

Background: The management of pilon fractures of the distal tibia is fraught with complications. Poor initial management leads to a poorer outcome. Protection of the soft tissue envelope is paramount and to achieve this objective early fracture reduction, restoration of leg length and elevation are important principles in the management...
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The Functional Outcomes of Type C3 Tibial Plafond Fractures

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OTA 2002 - Session 5 Session V - Foot and Ankle Sat., 10/12/02 Foot & Ankle, Paper #30, 9:03 AM The Functional Outcomes of Type C3 Tibial Plafond Fractures with Use of a Staged Protocol Dolfi Herscovici, Jr., DO; Scott Devinney, DO ; Mark A. Jenkins, DO; Thomas G. DiPasquale,...
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Tibial Pilon Fractures Classification

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The management of tibial plafond fractures is difficult and controversial.OTA Basic Fracture Course Expert
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Tibial Pilon Fractures- Hybrid External Fixator

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There are three techniques: 1) ORIF (Open Reduction Internal Fixation) 2) ORIF with a spanning fixator across the joint (either talus or calcaneus) 3) Hybrid external fixation Expert
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Tibial Plafond Fractures Orthopaedia

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Plafond fractures are infrequent injuries, accounting for 7-10% of all tibial fractures. Most fractures are secondary to high-energy trauma that result in significant bone and soft tissue damage.
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