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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_III | Pages 131 - 131
1 Feb 2012
White T Guy P Kennedy S Droll K Blachut P O'Brien P
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Background

The optimal treatment for pilon fractures remains controversial. We have used early single-stage open reduction and internal fixation to treat these injuries and the purpose of this study was to determine the safety and efficacy of this strategy.

Methods

A cohort of 95 patients with AO type C tibial pilon fractures underwent primary ORIF. Of these patients, 21 had open fractures. Sixty-eight fractures were sustained in falls, 21 in motor vehicle collision, 5 in crushes and one in an aircraft crash. The principal outcome measure was wound dehiscence or infection requiring surgery. Radiological and functional outcomes were assessed at a mean of five years using the SF36 and the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score.