Complications of definitive open reduction and internal fixation of pilon fractures of the distal tibia.

Abstract:

:A series of 49 pilon fractures in a tertiary referral centre treated definitively by open reduction and internal fixation have been assessed and the complications of such injuries examined. A retrospective analysis of case notes, radiographs and computerised tomographs over a seven-year period from 1999-2006 was performed. Infection was the most common postoperative problem. There were seven cases of superficial infection. There was a single case of deep infection requiring intravenous antibiotics and removal of metalwork. Other notable complications were those of secondary osteoarthritis (three cases) and malunion (one case). The key finding of this paper is the 2% incidence of deep infection following the direct operative approach to these fractures. The traditional operative approach to such injuries (initially advocated by Rüedi and Allgöwer in Injury 2:92-99, 1969) consisted of extensive soft tissue dissection to gain access to the distal tibia. Our preferred method is to access the tibia via the "direct approach" which involves direct access to the fracture site with minimal disturbance of the soft tissue envelope. We therefore believe that open reduction and internal fixation of pilon fractures via the direct approach to be a safe technique in the treatment of such devastating injuries.

journal_name

Int Orthop

authors

McCann PA,Jackson M,Mitchell ST,Atkins RM

doi

10.1007/s00264-010-1005-9

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2011-03-01 00:00:00

pages

413-8

issue

3

eissn

0341-2695

issn

1432-5195

journal_volume

35

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