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Management of ipsilateral pilon and calcaneal fractures: a report of 2 cases
Rajnish Mittal1, Stuart J Matthews, Dion T Zavras
1Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, St. James's University Hospital, Leeds, England, UK.
Abstract:
Although uncommon, the management of ipsilateral pilon and calcaneal fractures is a challenging problem for foot and ankle surgeons. There are several issues that may affect the outcome. Aside from damage to the soft-tissue envelope, technical issues such as positioning of the patient, application of traction, and tourniquet time may complicate surgical intervention. The authors present their experience with 2 patients who sustained this fracture pattern and highlight the mechanism, management, and possible complications of these injuries.
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