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Title of Journal: LO SCAL
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Abbravation: LO SCALPELLO-OTODI Educational
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Authors: G Torasso C Cuocolo L Sabatini M Capella C Sabatino A Massè
Publish Date: 2010/09/17
Volume: 24, Issue: 2, Pages: 85-88
Abstract
The term pilon fracture was introduced to describe these complex injuries by Destot in 1911 Their frequency is relatively low about 1 of all lower limb fractures with higher incidence in the 3rd and 5th decade These fractures may be caused by falls road accidents or sport injuries Tibial plafond fractures may be produced by two different dynamics shearstress injuries which separate bone fragments and compression injuries which compress and impact bony matter Muller’s AO classification is the more complete and universally accepted system it characterizes Type A not articular type B partially articular and type C completely articular fracturesAccident dynamics preexisting conditions of the involved part and general health status of the patient are the three anamnestic hot points A correct sequence of evaluation taking account of presentation classification and soft tissue examination turns out to be crucial in directing the surgical timing the access and the technique adopted
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