Tibial pilon fractures: Single center experience

Aim: This study aims to investigate the mid-term clinical outcomes of surgically treated Pilon Fractures (PF). 
 Material and Methods: Twenty patients, for PF between 2002 2012 were included in study. Patients evaluated functionally based on Weber American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) protocols.
 Results: Mean follow-up period was 31.55 (20–48) months. Nine (45%) 20 patients had open fractures. According Rüedi–Allgöwer Classification: type 1 nine, 2 nine 3 fractures observed two patients. A comparison duration union closed revealed that took a significantly longer time (p= 0.004). Moreover, soft tissue complications developed proportionally lesser extent who applied staged fixation compared with those direct fixation, although difference not statistically significant 0.999). Conclusion: The surgical treatment phase should comply maximum care provided attention paid tissue. It be remembered fate/outcome certain is determined at incident negative are inevitable some despite best efforts.