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Immediate open reduction and internal fixation
1%
35/2910
Closed reduction and casting
0%
10/2910
Irrigation and debridement and external fixation
95%
2763/2910
Irrigation and debridement and splinting
2%
69/2910
Amputation
3/2910
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Severe pilon fractures are generally the result of high energy trauma leading to bony comminution of the articular and metaphyseal bone. They are usually associated with significant soft tissue injury which prevents immediate definitive open reduction and internal fixation. In this situation, due to the soft tissue injury and open fracture, initial treatment should consist of irrigation and debridement and stabilization with external fixation. Definitive management such as open reduction and internal fixation is performed once the soft tissue swelling has improved and there is no evidence of infection. Sirkin et al published their results of a staged protocol for complex pilon injuries. Their data suggests the historically high rates of infection associated with ORIF of pilon fractures are likely due to attempts at immediate fixation through swollen, compromised soft tissues.
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