Treatment of complex tibial plafond injuries using Ilizarov methodology

ABSTRACT

This study included 14 fractures in 14 patients done between August 1995 and January 1999, all were treated by ring fixator with or without minimal internal fixation. There were 3 open injuries. The mechanism of injury was high energy trauma in 12 patients, 4 cases followed group C according to AO classification. There were 4 females and 10 males. The average age was 39.5 years [18 to 65 years]. All cases were followed up for an average period of 16.2 months [10 to 55 months]. After statistical analysis, 8 cases were classified as excellent 5 as fair and 1 poor. Few complications were met with, however no serious problems were encountered