Treatment of pilon fractures using the Ilizarov technique. Case reports and review of the literature
West Indian med. j
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51(3): 176-178, Sept. 2002.
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ABSTRACT
Tibial pilon fractures are difficult to manage because of their severity. These injuries are frequently open and contaminated, with marked comminution of the articular surface and metaphysis. The results of open reduction and internal fixation are dependent on the severity of the initial injury and the quality and stability of the reduction. The literature reports numerous complication rates associated with open reduction and internal fixation of pilon fractures. The Ilizarov technique of external fixation has fewer complications, and allows restoration of joint surfaces, reconstruction of length, and alignment of the extremity while maintaining a sufficient range of joint motion. Two cases of pilon fractures in which the Ilizarov method was utilized are reported, along with a review of the literature.
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Assunto principal:
Fraturas da Tíbia
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Técnica de Ilizarov
/
Fraturas Expostas
Limite:
Humanos
/
Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
West Indian med. j
Assunto da revista:
Medicina
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Jamaica
Instituição/País de afiliação:
University of the West Indies/JM
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