External fixation of phalangeal fractures is a good method for osteosynthesis in certain situations. The simplicity of the surgical procedure and the minimal disruption of the normal bone ...

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Objective To compare the fixation methods for tibial pilon fractures among patients treated in a hospital. Methods We analyzed the medical records of 28 patients who underwent a surgical procedure for ...

External fixation is accomplished by placing pins or screws into the bone at various points. In fractures, the pins are typically placed above and below the fracture. The pins are secured together ...

External fixator removed and long leg cast applied ... Basically, 2 problems must be solved when dealing with an open tibial pilon fracture: (1) management of soft tissue injury and (2) bone ...

This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility, complications, and outcomes of external fixation (EF) for the treatment of sacral fractures in dogs, either as a primary fixation system or as a ...

If the bones of your pilon fracture are out of place, you will likely need surgery. This surgery is done by an orthopedic surgeon. Your surgeon might delay your surgery until your swelling has gone ...

But as most tibial pilon fractures are strongly comminuted due to the high energy trauma mechanism, the initial treatment consists of ankle–spanning external fixation (=EF) in terms of a damage ...

There is insufficient evidence from randomised trials to determine whether replacement arthroplasty has any advantage over internal fixation for extracapsular hip fractures. Further larger ...