Pilon fracture
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pilon-fracture-243-8958409
title:
Pilon fracture
text:
A pilon fracture, is a fracture of the distal part of the tibia, involving its articular surface at the ankle joint. Pilon fractures are caused by rotational or axial forces, mostly as a result of falls from a height or motor vehicle accidents. Pilon fractures are rare, comprising 3 to 10 percent of all fractures of the tibia and 1 percent of all lower extremity fractures, but they involve a large part of the weight-bearing surface of the tibia in the ankle joint. Because of this, they may be di
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Medical condition
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilon_fracture
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2023-06-23T18:19:00Z
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