Reconstruction of Severe Ankle and Pilon Fracture Malunions

Fischer, Ben and Mason, Lyndon William ORCID: 0000-0002-0371-3183 (2020) Reconstruction of Severe Ankle and Pilon Fracture Malunions. FOOT AND ANKLE CLINICS, 25 (2). pp. 221-237.

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Abstract

Malunion of ankle and pilon fractures has significant detrimental effect on function and development of post-trauma osteoarthritis. Unfortunately, the incidence of malunion has been reported to be increasing. It is important to assess the ankle for congruency, because this determines the level where correction will occur. A plethora of techniques are available, with low-level evidence supporting each, and therefore it is important that the treating surgeon is fully prepared and comfortable in the techniques they are to use. Supplementary procedures are common and should be expected. This article provides a review of current methods of treatment and their outcomes.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Pilon fracture, Ankle fracture, Malunion, Reconstruction, Osteotomy
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	19 May 2020 10:05
Last Modified:	18 Jan 2023 23:54
DOI:	10.1016/j.fcl.2020.02.007
Related URLs:	Author Publisher
URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3084044