An Unexpected Intra-operative Encounter of Anterior Tibial Vessels Entrapment in the Fracture of Tibial Pilon: A Case Report and Literature Review.
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DOI: 10.1007/s43465-020-00305-1
Abstract: We present a rare case of a comminuted tibial pilon fracture with entrapment of anterior tibial vessels in fracture site, which was unexpectedly discovered intra-operatively. Following safe extrication of vessels and fracture fixation through minimally… read more here.
Keywords: case; tibial pilon; tibial vessels; pilon ... See more keywords
Clinical and radiographic outcomes in patients operated for complex open tibial pilon fractures.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2019.01.041
Abstract: AIM To report clinical and radiographic results of treatment of patients with complex open tibial pilon fractures. METHODS A retrospective analysis in 14 patients with complex open pilon fractures treated between 2010 and 2015 was… read more here.
Keywords: clinical radiographic; tibial pilon; complex open; open tibial ... See more keywords
Intramedullary Nailing for Pilon Nonunions.
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000000912
Abstract: Nonunions are uncommon sequelae of tibial pilon fractures, but they can present a challenging problem to the treating surgeon. Treatment strategies can range from isolated bone grafting to revision plating depending on the type of… read more here.
Keywords: pilon nonunions; intramedullary nailing; pilon; nailing pilon ... See more keywords
Neglected Tibial Pilon Fractures: Can Arthrodesis Be Avoided?
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000001166
Abstract: Objectives: To evaluate the outcomes of neglected pilon fractures treated by the Ilizarov fixator and to determine whether this technique was successful in avoiding an ankle arthrodesis. Design: Retrospective case series. Setting: Level I university… read more here.
Keywords: ilizarov fixator; pilon fractures; tibial pilon; neglected tibial ... See more keywords
Medial Plating in Open Pilon Fractures May Be Indicated in the Right Patient.
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002147
Abstract: CLINICAL VIGNETTE A 55-year-old retired overweight male contractor with controlled type 2 diabetes is performing repairs on his barn when he slips and falls from a ladder. He catches his foot in the rungs and… read more here.
Keywords: medial plating; pilon; plating open; open pilon ... See more keywords
Safety of Prepping the External Fixator In Situ During Staged Internal Fixation of Pilon Fractures: A Retrospective Comparative Cohort Study.
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002617
Abstract: OBJECTIVE (1) To assess the rate of fracture-related infection (FRI) and unplanned reoperation of disinfecting and prepping in the external fixator instrument (Ex-Fix) during definitive open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of pilon fractures treated… read more here.
Keywords: pilon; prepping external; external fixator; internal fixation ... See more keywords
Treatment of the tibial pilon fractures using the antero-medial fibula approach
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000020576
Abstract: Abstract Pilon fractures are always results of the high-energy trauma. They are often accompanied with serious soft tissue injury, and tension blisters happened in most cases. For comminuted fractures and poor soft tissue, how to… read more here.
Keywords: pilon; fibula approach; fractures using; pilon fractures ... See more keywords
Identification of risk factors for surgical site infection after type II and type III tibial pilon fracture surgery
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DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i19.6399
Abstract: BACKGROUND High-energy tibial pilon fractures are complex and severe fractures that are associated with a high risk of infection following open reduction and internal fixation. Infection can negatively impact patient outcomes. AIM To compare risk… read more here.
Keywords: pilon; type iii; infection; risk ... See more keywords