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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 106-B, Issue SUPP_5 | Pages 11 - 11
23 Apr 2024
Lineham B Faraj A Hammet F Barron E Hadland Y Moulder E Muir R Sharma H
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Introduction

Intra articular distal tibia fractures can lead to post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Joint distraction has shown promise in elective cases. However, its application in acute fractures remains unexplored. This pilot study aims to fill this knowledge gap by investigating the benefits of joint distraction in acute fractures.

Materials & Methods

We undertook a restrospective cohort study comprising patients with intra-articular distal tibia and pilon fractures treated with a circular ring fixator (CRF) at a single center. Prospective data collection included radiological assessments, Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROM), necessity for additional procedures, and Kellgren and Lawrence grade (KL) for osteoarthritis (OA).

137 patients were included in the study, 30 in the distraction group and 107 in the non-distraction group. There was no significant difference between the groups.