Abstract:Background: Comminuted intra-articular tibial pilon fractures can be challenging to manage, with high revision rates and poor functional outcomes. This study reviewed (1) treatment, complications, and clinical outcomes in studies of complex comminuted tibial pilon fractures (type AO43-C3); and (2) primary ankle arthrodesis as a management option for these types of complex injuries.Methods: A systematic literature search was performed on PubMed from 1990-2020 to determine complications and outcomes after staged… Show more
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