Abstract
An: 2012, Nr.3, Articol Nr. 19
Title:
MINIMALLY INVASIVE OSTEOSYNTHESIS WITH INDICATIONS IN TIBIAL PILON FRACTURES
Authors:
B. Puha - “Gr.T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi, MD, PhD student
D. Popescu, B. Veliceasa, D. Paduraru - “Gr.T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi, Discipline of Anatomy
MINIMALLY INVASIVE OSTEOSYNTHESIS WITH PLATES INDICATIONS IN TIBIAL PILON FRACTURES (Abstract): Tibial pilon fractures usually result from high energy trauma. Management of these fractures is challenging because of the complexity of the injury pattern and the risk of significant complications. Various treatment methods are available, depending not only on the fracture type but mostly on the extent of the soft tissue injury. In tibial pilon fractures we can tempt orthopaedic reduction and minimally invasive fixation with plates used internal abord. This protects the soft tissues, an important factor in postoperative care of these fractures. Material and methods: We present 2 cases treated with closed reduction and internal fixation with plates. Conclusions: By minimally invasive fixation we avoided possible complications of extensive skin wound and skin plate conflict. The recovery was much easier, avoiding joint stiffness and therefore osteoporosis at this level.
Key words: TIBIAL PILON FRACTURE, CLOSED REDUCTION, INTERNAL FIXATION, MINIMALLY INVASIVE OSTEOSYNTHESIS WITH PLATES