title: Management of ipsilateral pilon and calcaneal fractures: a report of 2 cases.
abstract: Although uncommon, the management of ipsilateral pilon and calcaneal fractures is a challenging problem for foot and ankle surgeons. There are several issues that may affect the outcome. Aside from damage to the soft-tissue envelope, technical issues such as positioning of the patient, application of traction, and tourniquet time may complicate surgical intervention. The authors present their experience with 2 patients who sustained this fracture pattern and highlight the mechanism, management, and possible complications of these injuries.
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, St. James's University Hospital, Leeds, England, UK.
authors.forename: Rajnish
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mittal
authors.forename: Stuart J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Matthews
authors.forename: Dion T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Zavras
authors.forename: Peter V
authors.initials: PV
authors.lastname: Giannoudis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D005592:Fracture Fixation; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*