Synovial osteochondromatosis complicating pilon fracture of the tibia.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case of previously undiagnosed synovial osteochondromatosis complicating a tibial pilon fracture is presented. The entrapment of osteochondral bodies within the fracture margin prevented complete reduction of the fracture and necessitated surgical intervention.
Medical subject headings
- Ankle Joint
- Chondromatosis, Synovial
- Tibial Fractures
Anatomy
- ankle
- tibia