Complex tibial pylon fractures

case report of combined treatment in high-risk patient

Authors

  • Mauro R. Vivas
  • Márquez Grand Daniel
  • Greco Andrés
  • Cordano Osvaldo

Keywords:

Tibial fractures/surgery, Fracture fixation/methods, Case reports

Abstract

Generally, the surgical treatment of tibial pylon fractures has a high rate of complications. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the usefulness of the combination of a minimally internal synthesis with an circular external fixator that allows early weigh-bearing.

Author Biography

Mauro R. Vivas

Departamento de Reconstrucción Ósea del Servicio de Ortopedia y Traumatología Htal. Dr. Eduardo Wilde, Bs. As. Argentina.

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Published

2017-06-12

How to Cite

Vivas, M. R., Grand Daniel, M., Andrés, G., & Osvaldo, C. (2017). Complex tibial pylon fractures: case report of combined treatment in high-risk patient. Tobillo Y Pie, 9(1), 84–86. Retrieved from https://scijfootankle.emnuvens.com.br/tobilloypie/article/view/1526

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2017)

Section

Case Report