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Displaced pilon fractures. An update

E H Karas1, L S Weiner

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York.

The Orthopedic Clinics of North America
|October 1, 1994
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Displaced pilon fractures, once untreatable, now show good surgical outcomes with open reduction and internal fixation. This article details their classification, treatment, fixation techniques, and post-operative care.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Traumatology

Background:

  • Pilon fractures were historically considered inoperable.
  • Advancements in surgical techniques have changed this perception.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of displaced pilon fracture management.
  • To discuss classification, treatment options, fixation techniques, and patient care.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and established surgical principles.
  • Discussion of classification systems for pilon fractures.
  • Description of open reduction and internal fixation techniques.

Main Results:

  • Open reduction and internal fixation have yielded encouraging surgical results for pilon fractures.

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  • Established principles guide successful surgical management.

    • Conclusions:

    • Displaced pilon fractures are now treatable with open reduction and internal fixation.
    • A thorough understanding of classification, technique, and care is crucial for optimal outcomes.