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Pilon Fractures of the Ankle - OrthoInfo - AAOS Pilon is the French word for "pestle" — an instrument used for crushing or pounding In many pilon fractures, the bone may be crushed or split into several pieces due to the high-energy impact that caused the injury In most cases, surgery is needed to restore the damaged bone to its normal position
Pilon Fracture of the Ankle - Johns Hopkins Medicine A pilon fracture is a type of break of the shinbone that happens near the ankle Most of the time, high-impact injury breaks both bones of the lower leg If you have a pilon fracture, you might have bruising, deformity, swelling, or pain
Pilon Fracture (Tibial Plafond Fracture) - Cleveland Clinic “Pilon” is the French word for pestle, which is a tool with a rounded end that’s used to crush and grind substances This type of bone break is called a pilon fracture because of the crushing force that often causes it
Tibial Plafond Fractures - Trauma - Orthobullets A tibial plafond fracture (also known as a pilon fracture) is a fracture of the distal end of the tibia, most commonly associated with comminution, intra-articular extension, and significant soft tissue injury
Pilon fracture - Wikipedia A pilon fracture, is a fracture of the distal part of the tibia, involving its articular surface at the ankle joint Pilon fractures are caused by rotational or axial forces, mostly as a result of falls from a height or motor vehicle accidents
Pilon Fractures: Causes, Treatment Ankle Health - Ortho Globe Pilon fractures are a distinct type of injury affecting the lower end of the tibia (shinbone), specifically involving the weight-bearing surface of the ankle joint These fractures often extend to the fibula, the other bone in the lower leg
Pilon Fracture Treatment Chicago | Shin Bone Treatment Hinsdale | New Lenox The part of the tibia that articulates with the talus (ankle bone) is called the tibial plafond or pilon Fractures of the tibial plafond are rare, occurring as a result of a fall from a height or a motor vehicle accident that forces the ankle up against the tibia, often causing the bone to shatter