Investigating the effectiveness of anterolateral distal tibia plate in treating distal tibial fractures in adults: a prospective study

Background: “Pilon” fractures of the distal tibia are a term used usually by orthopaedic surgeons. High-energy trauma and related soft tissue injuries main causes. It might be challenging to treat one-third tibial that affect articular process or not. The objective this work is analyze result Anterolateral Distal Tibia Plate in fracture treatment adults. Methods: After receiving permission from ethical committee, prospective interventional analysis was conducted among 25 patients who satisfied inclusion standards were given anterolateral plates. scoring system created “Ovadia Beals” evaluate at conclusion follow-up period. Results: participants research varied age 18 64, with mean 36. 13 had left 12 right end fracture. There 4 open GA-I 21 closed fractures. got as road traffic accidents (“high energy trauma”), 7 sustained due fall (low trauma). union occurred 24(96%) 1(4%) case showed delayed union. average period weeks radiological signs callus formation. 2 developed superficial 1 patient deep infection. Conclusions: especially intra-articular involvement may effectively treated plating within single stage, offers advantages such adequate exposure, preservation, reliable healing.