Arthroscopically Assisted Limited Open Reduction and Ilizarov External Fixation of Tibial Pilon Fractures.
10.12671/jkfs.2006.19.2.176
- Author:
Jin Young LEE
1
;
Gab Lae KIM
;
Hyung Seok OH
;
Kun Ho SHIN
;
Deok Yong PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. kiga9@msn.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Tibial pilon fractures;
Arthroscopically assisted limited open reduction and Ilizarov external fixation
- MeSH:
Ankle;
Follow-Up Studies;
Fractures, Closed;
Fractures, Open;
Humans;
Range of Motion, Articular;
Retrospective Studies
- From:Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
2006;19(2):176-181
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To evaluate the clinical results of the pilon fractures treated with arthroscopically assisted limited open reduction and Ilizarov external fixation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a retrospective study of the clinical result, bone union, complication and postoperative ankle function of 22 pilon fractures treated with arthroscopically assisted limited open reduction and Ilizarov external fixation between January 1999 to March 2004. RESULTS: Clinical follow up averaged 16 months, with an average age of 39.2. All patients with type 1 and 2 fracture had excellent or good score by Ovadia and Beals criteria. Closed fractures healed within 13 weeks and open fractures within 16 weeks after surgery in average. Average range of motion of the ankle was 12o dorsiflexion (0~20 degree) and 25o plantar flexion (15~35 degree). CONCLUSION: Minimal soft tissue dissection and anatomical reduction are very important factor for minimizing complication and satisfactory ankle function. So, arthroscopically assisted limited open reduction and Ilizarov external fixation is an effective treatment option for tibial pilon fractures.
