Xue Susan Bai MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Sana Parsian MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jonelle Marie Petscavage-Thomas MD, MPH, Abstract Co-Author: Consultant, Medical Metrics, Inc

Felix Sze-Kway Chew MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Alice S. Ha MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Pilon fractures are comminuted intraarticular fractures of the distal tibia sustained through vertical loading as the talus is driven into the plafond. Although postoperative outcomes depend on anatomic open reduction and internal fixation of the bony fragments, the status of the soft tissues often determines treatment and outcome. This exhibit will: 1) Review the radiologic morphology of Pilon fractures and the role of cross-sectional imaging 2) Discuss current surgical approaches for Pilon fractures 3) Illustrate common concomitant soft tissue injuries 4) Demonstrate postoperative complications and their imaging appearances

1) Review radiographic and cross-sectional anatomy related to Pilon fractures; 2) Outline surgical procedures to treat Pilon fractures with radiographic correlates; 3) Illustrate common concomitant soft tissue injuries including tendon impingement and nerve entrapment; 4) Demonstrate common postoperative complications and their imaging features including nonunion, infection, malunion, and osteoarthritis.    

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Bai, X, Parsian, S, Petscavage-Thomas, J, Chew, F, Ha, A, Entrapment: Soft Tissue Injuries Accompanying Pilon Fractures of the Tibia.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14009709.html