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Tecnica di fissazione circolare in fratture del pilone: descrizione e casistica

  • G. Lovisetti
  • L. Bettella
  • V. Zottola
  • D. Capitani
  • F. Sala
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Circular external fixation technique in tibial plafond fractures: description and outcomes

Abstract

47 fractures of tibial plafond have been treated by the Authors with circular external fixation, adding minimally invasive internal fixation in selected cases.

The surgical technique is described in detail and the quality of radiological and clinical outcomes is reported. This method is valuable in achieving stabilization and healing of pilon fractures with a minimum of soft tissue complications.

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Authors and Affiliations

  • G. Lovisetti
    • 1
  • L. Bettella
    • 1
  • V. Zottola
    • 2
  • D. Capitani
    • 3
  • F. Sala
    • 3
  1. 1.Azienda Ospedaliera Sant’Anna di ComoPresidio ospedaliero Erba Renaldi di MenaggioMenaggioItaly
  2. 2.Azienda Ospedaliera Sant’Anna di ComoPresidio ospedaliero Sant’Anna di ComoComoItaly
  3. 3.Ospedale Niguarda Ca’ Granda di MilanoMilanoItaly

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