Ilizarov versus ORIF for Open AO Type-C Pilon Fractures
Among patients with an acute, displaced, intra-articular fracture of the distal tibia, neither external fixation nor locking plate fixation resulted in superior disability status at 12 months. Patient factors may need to be considered in deciding the optimal approach.
Authors
- Malik Osama Tanweer
- Saeed Ahmed Shaikh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7371-1124)
- Muhammad Tahir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7215-8195)
- Nadeem Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0879-4557)
Institutions
- Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (PK)
- Jinnah Sindh Medical University (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
- Published
- 2024-10-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.40.10.8941
- Primary Topic
- Optical Systems and Laser Technology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00