Abstract:AbstractBackground: Posterior pilon fracture (PPF) is a serious ankle injury caused by combined vertical and rotational trauma. Surgical treatment includes buttress plate (BP), anteroposterior screw (APS) and posteroanterior screw (PAS) fixation. This study aimed to compare the therapeutic effects after PPF internal fixation with BPs and APSs. Methods: From January 2015 to June 2018, 37 patients with PPFs underwent surgical… Show more
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