The outcome of pilon fracture management using different fixation modalities
Ebied Yassin,
Abd El-Rahman Awad,
Hesham Elrefae
et al.
Abstract:Background: treatment of pilon fractures is challenging and the appropriate method is still uncertain. Purpose: detection of the best modality for the treatment of pilon fractures. Patients and Methods: This prospective study was conducted on 40 patients with pilon fractures. The patients were subdivided into 3 groups; Group A: 12 patients underwent temporary DFF followed by later ORIF, and Group B: 8 patients underwent fixation with primary IF. Group C: 20 patients underwent fixation with Primary ORIF. Result… Show more
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