Objective To compare the microbial retrieval rates and the organism types on the surface of stainless-steel pins (SSPs) and hydroxyapatite-coated pins (HCPs) from external fixators (EFs). Methods The ...

• We do not know what is the best way to repair a complex fracture of the tibial plateau (top part of the shin bone). • There is some evidence suggesting little or no difference between different ...

People with bowlegs often complain of knee or ankle discomfort and they worry about the development of future arthritis. Many young people have little pain but are self-conscious about the appearance ...

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Objective: A biomechanical comparative analysis was conducted to evaluate the retrograde tibial nailing (RTN) and distal tibia plate techniques for the treatment of distal tibia fractures. Methods: ...

ABSTRACT: Tibial pilon fractures are rare injuries most often associated with soft tissue injuries, occurring during high-energy trauma. Surgical treatment represents the therapy of choice and must ...

Abstract: The correct evaluation of the healing process is important to define proper times of fixator dynamization and removal, avoiding refractures. Unfortunately, a quantitative healing assessment ...

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A 75-year-old man presented to the ED with left ankle pain after a low-speed fall off a motorcycle that resulted in a twisting injury to his left leg. The patient was able to drive his motorcycle ...

Tibial pilon fractures were first described by Étienne Destot in 1911. He used the French word “pilon” (i.e., pestle), to describe the mechanical function of the distal tibia in the ankle joint. This ...