Management of ipsilateral pilon and calcaneal fractures: a report of 2 cases.
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.
Mittal
Rajnish
R
Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, St. James's University Hospital, Leeds, England, UK.
Matthews
Stuart J
SJ
Zavras
Dion T
DT
Giannoudis
Peter V
PV
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*