- First, there is little muscle and soft-tissue covering the bone in this region. Therefore, swelling can be a significant problem, and may prevent surgery from being performed until the swelling subsides.
- Second, the fracture line often extends into the cartilage of the ankle joint. Because of this, the ankle is prone to developing arthritis due to uneven bone surfaces.
Tibial Plafond Fracture
By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com
Created: September 08, 2005
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Tibial Plafond Fracture
X-ray image of a tibial pilon fracture. Note the fracture line extends into the ankle joint.
This patient sustained a fracture of the tibia. Fractures of the tibia just above the ankle joint are called tibial plafond fractures. These fractures are concerning for two reasons:
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