Journal article
The Pilon Map
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this investigation is to define the location and frequency of tibia pilon fracture lines and impaction injury for the most severe variety (OTA/AO type 43C3).
PATIENTS/METHODS: Using axial computed tomography scan images, 38 consecutive OTA/AO type 43C3 fractures treated by a single surgeon were analyzed. For each fracture, a map of the fracture lines and zones of comminution was drawn. Each map was digitized and …
Authors
Cole PA; Mehrle RK; Bhandari M; Zlowodzki M
Journal
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, Vol. 27, No. 7, pp. e152–e156
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
July 2013
DOI
10.1097/bot.0b013e318288a7e9
ISSN
0890-5339