Pilon fractures of the tibia – a short summary of problems and case reports

Czech version

Authors: M. Sedlář; K. Chrz
Authors‘ workplace: I. chirurgická klinika 1. LF UK a VFN v Praze, přednosta: prof. MUDr. Zdeněk Krška, CSc.
Published in: Rozhl. Chir., 2012, roč. 91, č. 5, s. 271-275.
Category: Case Report

Overview

Fractures of the distal tibia represent serious musculoskeletal injuries. Their treatment is rather difficult, requiring highly erudite staff and sufficient material equipment.

The authors present a group of 41 patients operated on over a 5-year period and on 4 case reports show their own most frequently used treatment options.

Key words:
pilon fractures – tibia

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Perspectives in Surgery

2012 Issue 5