Clinical efficacy of extended modified posteromedial approach versus posterolateral approach for surgical treatment of posterior pilon fracture: a retrospective analysis
Abstract:Background: Posterior pilon fracture is a type of ankle fracture associated with poorer treatment results compared to the conventional ankle fracture. This is partly related to the lack of consensus on the classification, approach selection, and internal fixation method for this type of fracture. This study aimed to investigate the clinical efficacy of posterolateral approach versus extended modified posteromedial approach for surgical treatment of posterior pilon fracture. Methods: Data of 67 patients with po… Show more
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