Treatment for the type Ⅱ-Ⅲ pilon fractures by external fixation with limited open reduction and internal fixation
- VernacularTitle:外固定支架联合使用有限切开复位内固定治疗Ⅱ-Ⅲ pilon骨折
- Author:
Hongbo LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pilon fracture;
External fixation;
Limited open reduction and internal fixation
- From:
Journal of Chongqing Medical University
2007;0(10):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Object:To observe the clinical effect of the treatment for the type Ⅱ-Ⅲ Pilon fracture by external fixation with limited open reduction and internal fixation. Methods:from year 2000 to year 2006,17 patients suffered from type Ⅱ-Ⅲ Pilon fractures were treated by external fixation with limited open reduction and internal fixation. Among these patients,11 are males and 6 are females,aged from 20 to 54 years old with an average of 36.5 years old. According to Rueeli、ALLgower classification:3 cases were type Ⅱ,14 cases were type Ⅲ. Results:All patients were followed up 6 to 24 months with mean 11 months,14 cases were excellent and 3 cases were well evaluated by Hefet evaluation system. Conclusion:Treatment for the type Ⅱ-Ⅲ type Pilon fractures by external fixation with limited open reduction and internal fixation is a favorable method which is characterized by its simple skills,reliable fixation and satisfactory clinical effect.
