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Dynamic unilateral distraction fixation: surgical management of tibial pilon fractures
1Department of Podiatric Surgery, Oakwood Downriver Medical Center, Lincoln Park, Michigan.
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.