The effect of spanning external fixation on entrapped structures in tibial pilon fractures.

Sean ThomasBrady K HuangAvinaash KorrapatiBrendan O'LearyPradyumna GurusamyRyan O'LearyWilliam T Kent

Published in: European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie (2023)

Entrapped structures in pilon fractures are likely to remain entrapped post-SEF, with only one-third of our cohort demonstrating release. In 43-C3 patterns, if ES are identified on CT pre-SEF, surgeons should consider addressing these either through mini open versus open approaches at the time of SEF as they are likely to remain entrapped post-SEF.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
high resolution
total knee arthroplasty
computed tomography
image quality
magnetic resonance
mass spectrometry
positron emission tomography