| Autor: |
J W, Mast, P G, Spiegel, J N, Pappas |
| Rok vydání: |
1988 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Clinical orthopaedics and related research. (230) |
| ISSN: |
0009-921X |
| Popis: |
Fractures of the tibial pilon are difficult to manage because of their severity. They are the product of high-energy compression forces and too frequently result in comminution and impaction of the weight-bearing surface of the distal tibia. Other fractures involving the roof of the ankle joint may be called "pilon fractures," but have a better prognosis because the compressive force is coupled with torsional forces. Operative reduction with the application of stable fixation in a clinically proven sequence of steps may lead to a satisfactory outcome in approximately three fourths of the cases, but must be accomplished with a sound understanding of the anatomy of the ankle joint and the principles of stable internal fixation by a surgeon with good atraumatic technique. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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