Anatomically precontoured locked plates in pilon fractures: A computed tomography based and cadaveric study

Conclusion: Anatomical distal tibial locked plates did not take purchase on the anterolateral fragment in pilon fracture in the best anatomical fit. Preoperative CT measurement can be used for determining a fixation strategy for the anterolateral fragment. In addition, a newly designed anterolateral distal tibia plate can be another solution when the usual anatomically precontoured distal tibia locked plate fails to cover the anterolateral fragment.
Source: Indian Journal of Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research