Pilon fracture

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Background

  • Axial loading injury that drives tibial plafond 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,
  • Watch for compartment syndrome

Imaging

  • CT necessary to reveal amount of articular surface displacement/develop treatment plan

See Also

Source

  • Tintinalli