Early Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of a Mini-Fragment, Low Profile Plating System in Tibial Plafond Fractures

Tibial plafond or “pilon” fractures are commonly associated with significant high energy forces which can result in severe soft tissue injury and challenging fracture patterns. In such instances, it is important for soft tissue handling to be minimal in order to avoid infection, nonunion, or wound complications [ 1–3]. Extensive articular comminution or bony segmentation can also complicate fracture reduction after a traumatic injury.

Source: Injury - July 22, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Khang H. Dang, Samuel S. Ornell, Rose Ann Huynh, Jorge C. DeLeon, Rachel Pesek, Ravi A. Karia Source Type: research