Mid-Term Results of Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis and Circular External Fixation in the Treatment of Complex Distal Tibia Fractures

Imren, Yunus; Desteli, Engin; Erdil, Mehmet; Ceylan, Hasan; TUNCAY, İBRAHİM; Sen, Cengiz

doi:10.7547/14-120

Mid-Term Results of Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis and Circular External Fixation in the Treatment of Complex Distal Tibia Fractures

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Imren Y., Desteli E. E., Erdil M., Ceylan H. H., TUNCAY İ., Sen C.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, vol.107, no.1, pp.3-10, 2017 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 107 Issue: 1
Publication Date: 2017
Doi Number: 10.7547/14-120
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.3-10
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The treatment of pilon tibia fractures is challenging. Anatomical reduction of the joint surface is essential. Excessive soft-tissue dissection may interfere with the blood supply and can result in nonunion. We sought to compare the outcomes of distal tibia fractures treated with medial locking plates versus circular external fixators.