Dynamic unilateral distraction fixation: surgical management of tibial pilon fractures.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The tibial pilon fracture is a severe injury that can result in disastrous complications. Articulated unilateral external fixation provides an alternate method for the surgical treatment of intra-articular fractures of the distal tibia. This technique provides early mobilization of the ankle joint, stabilizes the fracture site, and through distraction prevents collapse and displacement of the fracture fragments.
Medical subject headings
- Ankle Injuries
- External Fixators
- Fracture Fixation
- Fractures, Comminuted
- Tibial Fractures
Anatomy
- ankle
- tibia