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*Suspect other fractures as well: | *Suspect other fractures as well: | ||
**Lumbar spine (esp L1), calcaneus, talar dome, tibial plateau, femoral neck, acetabulum, | **Lumbar spine (esp L1), calcaneus, talar dome, tibial plateau, femoral neck, acetabulum, | ||
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==Imaging== | ==Imaging== | ||
Revision as of 15:52, 15 March 2012
Background
- Axial loading injury that drives tibial plafond (French for ceiling) into talar dome
- "Pilon" is another word for pestle, a tool used to grind substance in a mortar
- Also known as a tibial plafond fracture
Diagnosis
- Suspect other fractures as well:
- Lumbar spine (esp L1), calcaneus, talar dome, tibial plateau, femoral neck, acetabulum,
- Monitor for compartment syndrome
Imaging
- CT necessary to reveal amount of articular surface displacement/develop treatment plan
See Also
Source
- Tintinalli