Tibial Pilon Fracture Repair Using Ilizarov External Fixation, Capsuloligamentotaxis, and Early Rehabilitation of the Ankle

• DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2008.02.013
• Publication Date: 2008-04-17T18:23:28Z
• Authors: Murat Bozkurt; Durmus Ali Ocguder; Mahmut Ugurlu; Tughan Kalkan
• Keywords: Adult; Male; 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Tibia; Humans; Ankle Injuries; Ilizarov Technique; Fractures, Comminuted

Open surgical treatment of comminuted tibial pilon fractures is associated with substantial complications in many patients. Indirect reduction and stabilization of fractures by means of distraction using a circular external fixator can be a useful method of achieving satisfactory joint restoration, and employs the principles of closed reduction to realign disrupted bones and joint structures. In this report, we describe the case of a patient with a comminuted tibial pilon fracture treated by means of closed reduction and stabilization using a circular external fixator.