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Fractures of the Tibial Pilon /

Fractures of the tibial pilon (plafond) represent some of the most invalidating articular lesions. This volume describes the anatomic and radiological classification of these fractures and discusses contemporary treatments. For tibial pilon fractures in adults, the authors illustrate the distinction...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bartolozzi, P.
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Lavini, F.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Milano : Springer Milan, 2004.
Subjects:
Medicine.
Orthopedic surgery.
Surgery.
Trauma.
Tibial Fractures > therapy.
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • An Overview of Tibial Pilon Fractures: Epidemiology and Pathological Anatomy. Anatomical and Radiological Classification of Pilon Tibial Fractures. Imaging of Tibio-Tarsal Joint Injuries
  • Closed Fractures: Injuries to Distal Tibial Epiphyseal Growth Plate: Classification, Treatment and Prognosis. Treatment Criteria for Closed Fractures. Conservative Treatment: How and When? Internal Fixation. Treatment with External Fixation
  • Open Fractures: Criteria for Treating Open Fractures. Soft Tissue Reconstruction of Complex Wounds
  • Short and Long Term Results: Short and Long Term Results of Treatment
  • Consensus
  • Subject Index.