title: The surgical management of high- and low-energy tibial plafond fractures: A combination of internal and external fixation devices.
abstract: Fractures of the distal tibial articular surface are complex injuries that can destroy the ankle joint. This article discusses the mechanism of injury, classifications and historical means of treating these fractures, the authors' approach to treating low- and high-energy pilon fractures, prognosis, and complications.
authors.affiliation: Palmetto General Hospital, 2001 W 68th Street, Hialeah, FL 33016, USA.
authors.forename: Luis E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Marin
authors.forename: Dane K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Wukich
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Zgonis
mesh_terms: D016267:External Fixators; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*