Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2720638 | The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Open surgical treatment of comminuted tibial pilon fractures is associated with substantial complications in many patients. Indirect reduction and stabilization of fractures by means of distraction using a circular external fixator can be a useful method of achieving satisfactory joint restoration, and employs the principles of closed reduction to realign disrupted bones and joint structures. In this report, we describe the case of a patient with a comminuted tibial pilon fracture treated by means of closed reduction and stabilization using a circular external fixator. Level of Clinical Evidence: 4.
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Authors
Murat Bozkurt, Durmus Ali Ocguder, Mahmut Ugurlu, Tughan Kalkan,