Clinical analysis of Pilon fracture with individual management / 中国矫形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

[Objective]To analyze the results of distal tibial pilon fractures treated with individual management based on severity of soft tissue injury.[Method]From January 2005 to September 2008,29 Pilon fractures were treated.There were 22 males and 7 females aging from 23 to 63,with an average of 41.4.According to Ruedi-Allgower classification system of Pilon fracture,16 cases were type Ⅱ,13 type Ⅲ.According to Tscherne-Gotzen graduation system of soft tissue injury,22 cases were close fracture,8 grade 0,4 grade 1,8 grade 2,2 grade 3,and 7 cases were open fracture,3 grade 1,2 grade 2,2 grade 3.Individual management was based on severity of soft tissue injury.[Result]All patients were available for follow-up at an average of 28.6 months(range,12 to 56 months) after surgery.There were 10 excellent,13 good,4 fair,and 2 poor results according to the ankle score of Mazur.The complications occurred in 5 patients(17.2%),including wound superficial infection(n=2),skin necrosis(n=1),deep infection(n=1),and pin tract infection(n=1) with external fixation.[Conclusion]Individual management based on severity of soft tissue injury for Pilon fracture has advantages of fewer complications and good function.