External fixation combined with limited internal fixation in the treatment of pilon tibia fractures

External fixation combined with limited internal fixation in the treatment of pilon tibia fractures

Background/Aim. Intraarticular fractures of the tibial plafond (pilon fractures) belong to the group of most severe fractures. They are usually caused by high-energy trauma and frequently associated with a marked soft-tissue damage. Surgical treatment has replaced the traditional nonoperative treatm...

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Main Authors: Golubović Zoran, Mačukanović-Golubović Lana, Stojiljković Predrag, Jovanović Jovica, Micić Ivan, Stojiljković Danilo, Milić Dragan, Mitković Milorad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Military Health Department, Ministry of Defance, Serbia 2007-01-01
Series:Vojnosanitetski Pregled
Subjects:
tibial fractures
fractures closed
orthopedic procedures
external fixators
internal fixators
treatment
outcome
Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2007/0042-84500705307G.pdf

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