Pilon fractures represent a challenging subset of tibial fractures. The management of AO/OTA Type C3 fractures remains complex due to associated complications and lack of clear guidelines for ...surgical timing and methods. A prospective cohort study was conducted to evaluate two staged treatment strategies for AO/OTA Type C3 tibial pilon fractures. The study focused on assessing surgical difficulty, complications, and patient prognosis. One group of patients received early internal fixation of the fibula and tibial posterior column combined with external fixation, while the other group received external fixation alone in the first stage. Patients who received early internal fixation of the fibula and tibial posterior column combined with external fixation had better outcomes, including lower rate of allogeneic bone grafting (67.74 % versus 94.64 %), reduced incidence of wound delay and skin necrosis (3.23 % versus 21.43 %), shorter surgical time (133.06 ± 23.99 min versus 163.04 ± 26.83 min), shorter hospital stay (13.77 ± 2.53 days versus 18.25 ± 3.67 days), and higher AOFAS (83.05 ± 8.68 versus 79.36 ± 8.92). Additionally, avoiding fibular shortening was shown to be crucial in preventing prolonged surgery and improving patient function. The study demonstrated that the staged treatment approach with early internal fixation led to shorter operative times, improved ankle function, and reduced complications, including a lower risk of infection. The findings support the use of this treatment to optimize outcomes in AO/OTA Type C3 pilon fractures.
This systematic review evaluates postoperative complications, functional outcomes, and complications of minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) for distal tibial pilon fractures. This paper ...aims to fill a key literature gap, as no previous reviews have specifically addressed MIPO for tibial pilon fractures or fractures other than those involving the humeral shaft.
This study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. A systematic literature search was done using PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus databases from 2000 to 2022. Inclusion criteria were MIPO treatment in skeletally mature patients, while exclusion criteria were non-English papers, conference abstracts, papers with multiple treatment modalities that didn't analyze MIPO outcomes separately, skeletally immature patients, case reports, and cohorts smaller than five patients. Unpublished papers were also searched using Clinical Trials. Data extraction included general study information, injury specification, outcome measures, and complications. Finally, a risk of bias assessment (RoB) was performed.
A total of 1732 studies were identified, of which 23 were included in this review, with 673 patients and 678 fractures analyzed. The mean follow-up ranged from 6 to 62.53 months, with most studies representing intermediate to long-term follow-up. Primary outcome measures showed that 87.33% achieved 'excellent to good' results, 8.67% achieved 'fair' results, and 4% achieved 'poor' results. Stratified by fracture type, 76.47%, 80.05%, and 76.92% of AO/OTA type A, B, and C fractures, respectively, achieved 'excellent to good' results. 35.06% of cases reported complications (236 in total). These included one case of deep infection (0.148%), 28 superficial wound infections (4.16%), 4 nonunion cases (0.59%), and 22 malunion instances (3.27%). RoB assessment showed that 52.17% had a moderate overall risk of bias, 39.13% had a serious overall risk of bias, and 8.7% had a critical overall risk of bias.
MIPO technique for pilon fractures showed good functional outcomes and reliability, with low complication rates and should be considered in cases where proper indirect reduction is possible. However, while the evidence is promising, further high-quality studies with larger sample sizes, longer-term follow-up, and comparison to other techniques are needed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of this technique.
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Ankle osteoarthritis affects a significant portion of the global adult population. Unlike other joints, arthritis of the ankle often develops as a response to traumatic injury (intra-articular ...fracture) of the ankle joints. The full mechanism leading to posttraumatic osteoarthritis of the ankle (PTOAA) is poorly understood. These deficits in knowledge pose challenges in the management of the disease. Adequate surgical reduction of fractured ankle joints remains the gold standard in prevention. The purpose of this review is to thoroughly delineate the known pathogenesis of PTOAA, and provide critical updates on this pathology and new avenues to provide therapeutic management of the disease.
Tibial plafond fractures are often associated with significant articular cartilage and soft tissue damage. The presence of co-morbidities has been associated with an increased risk of surgical site ...complications. With improved in surgical techniques and implants, complication rates have declined; however, the overall prognosis often remains poor. The aims of this study were to evaluate the results of innovative minimally invasive reduction and fixation techniques in tibial plafond fractures based on a CT classification and to compare the difference between short and long-term outcomes. Based on preoperative CT findings, fractures were classified into varus, valgus, anterior, posterior, and neutral types. The minimally invasive reduction and fixation techniques depend on type of fracture, size and location of the intraarticular fragments, and degree of comminution of the extra-articular component. Ninety-one pilon fractures (90 patients) underwent minimally invasive reduction and fixation, of which 7 fractures (7.69%), required open reduction because of intraoperative failure to achieve anatomic reduction. Of the 84 fractures that underwent successful minimally invasive reduction and fixation reported, 35 fractures (41.7%) with excellent outcomes, 40 fractures (47.6%) with good outcomes, 6 fractures (7,1%) with fair outcomes, and 3 fractures (3.6%) had poor outcomes for the long-term American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Ankle-Hindfoot Score (follow-up ≥ 60 months). These results prove that minimally invasive treatment is an effective and durable treatment option for intra-articular pilon fractures. We encourage future clinical studies to further refine minimally invasive techniques for pilon fractures to improve outcomes.
By comparing with traditional L-shaped plate, to explore the effectiveness of new Pilon plate in the treatment of type C Pilon fracture.
A clinical data of 57 patients with type C Pilon fractures who ...met the selection criteria between May 2018 and January 2020 was analyzed retrospectively. Thirty-two patients were treated with new Pilon plate (trial group) and 25 patients with traditional L-shaped plate (control group). There was no significant difference in gender, age, cause of injury, fracture side and type, the interval between injury and operation between the two groups (
>0.05). The operation time and complications of the two groups were recorded. X-ray films were taken after operation to assess the quality of fracture reduction according to the Burwell-Charnley classification and fracture healing. Ankle function was evaluated according to Johner-Wruhs scoring standard and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score.
The operations of the two groups were completed successfully, and the ope
Starting with Lorenz Heister, ankle fractures are dealt within German textbooks since the early 18th century. The Austrian surgeon Hönigschmied, in 1877, published a landmark series of biomechanical ...studies on the mechanism of fractures and avulsions around the ankle that are still valid today. German-speaking authors contributed particularly to the recognition and treatment of posterior malleolar fractures and fractures of the anterolateral distal tibia. The term “Volkmann Triangle”, however, is historically incorrect, as Volkmann most likely was the first to treat an anterolateral distal tibial fracture by resection but never described a posterior malleolar fracture. The founding of the AO (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen) by Swiss surgeons and engineers profoundly influenced evaluation and treatment of fractures worldwide. Proponents like Weber and Heim coined the modern principles of the treatment of malleolar and pilon fractures that are still in use and continue to evolve.
Beginnend mit Lorenz Heister werden Sprunggelenkfrakturen seit dem frühen 18. Jahrhundert in deutschen Lehrbüchern abgehandelt. Im Jahre 1877 publizierte der österreichische Chirurg Hönigschmied eine Serie biomechanischer Experimente, deren Ergebnisse über die Genese von Frakturen und Bandavulsionen am oberen Sprunggelenk heute noch Bestand haben. Deutschsprachige Autoren haben insbesondere zur Diagnostik und Therapie von Frakturen der Tibiahinterkante und der anterolateralen distalen Tibia beigetragen. Der Begriff “Volkmann’sches Dreieck” hingegen ist historisch inkorrekt da Volkmann zwar vermutlich als erster eine anterolaterale distale Tibiafraktur mittels Resektion behandelte, aber nie eine Tibiahinterkantenfraktur beschrieb. Die Gründung der AO (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen) durch Schweizer Chirurgen und Ingenieure beeinflusste die Frakturbehandlung weltweit. Aus diesem Umfeld begründeten B. G. Weber und U. Heim die modernen Prinzipien der Behandlung von Sprunggelenkfrakturen, welche auch heute noch angewandt und weiterentwickelt werden.
•Primary ankle arthrodesis is a method of which can be used to treat pilon fractures.•It involves restoring the articular surface and reconstituting mechanical alignment to produce a satisfactory ...outcome.•There is a current lack of literature surrounding the topic and this paper serves as a benchmark for future studies.•Primary ankle arthrodesis yields reasonable results compared to open reduction internal fixation and external fixation.
Pilon fractures are severe, intra-articular and comminuted fractures to the distal tibia. They are uncommon injuries and are often associated with fibular fractures. The optimal management of these fractures is widely debated. Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) and external fixation have been used to treat these fractures. Ankle arthrodesis is often used in the latter stages of management for end-stage ankle arthritis. The aim of this systematic review was to identify the outcomes associated with using primary ankle arthrodesis in pilon fractures.
Ovid Medline and PubMed were searched from the inception of their databases until October 2018. Eligible literature for use in our review included patient cohorts that had been operated in the form of primary ankle arthrodesis. All relevant data was included that met the inclusion criteria. The demographic of the patients with pilon fractures and this operative management were identified. The outcomes of interest were fusion rate, infection rate, length of follow-up and patient reported outcomes. 8 papers were deemed eligible for review.
Of the 8 papers that were eligible, 6 were retrospective studies, 1 was a case report and 1 was an abstract. There were a total of 109 patients included. Fusion rate was 100% in 5 of the studies. 6 of the 7 studies that reported on infection rate had no post-operative infections. Outcome assessment scores were used in 5 of the studies. The SF-36 score, the FOAS and the AOFAS were used.
This review shows that primary ankle arthrodesis yields reasonable results in the management of pilon fractures. However, the quantity and quality of current literature is not sufficient and further studies with larger cohorts and longer follow-up times are warranted.
Orthopedic Versus Podiatric Care of the Foot and Ankle Allen, Charlotte; Younger, Alastair; Veljkovic, Andrea ...
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As the scope of podiatric surgery expands, the relative roles and outcomes of orthopedic surgeons and podiatrists need to be defined. With growing demand for foot and ankle services, the roles of ...podiatrists and orthopedic surgeons are increasingly overlapping. Few studies have examined the overlapping scope of practice of each of the groups or compared the relative costs and outcomes associated with each.
