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AO Clinical Investigation and Publishing Documentation
A prospective case series to examine the influence of reduction quality on the primary functional outcome (as assessed using the FAAM) of patients with pilon fractures treated with plate fixation. Radiological parameters including single/combined alignment and various articular measurements will also be validated according to their reliability. The sensitivity of the effects of reduction quality on functional outcome, and an extended evaluation of patient-rated functional and social outcomes as well as their outcome expectations will also be assessed as part of the secondary study aims.
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Age 18 years and older
Patients with a unilateral intraarticular pilon fracture of the distal tibia classified according to AO: AO 43 - B1, B2 and B3 (partial intraarticular) AO 43 - C1, C2 and C3 (total intraarticular)
Definitive fracture fixation with a plate within 4 weeks after accident (Temporary fixation with an external fixator, cast or traction is allowed)
Signed written informed consent (by the patients) and agreement to attend the planned FU evaluations
You may not be if
Contralateral fracture of the distal half of the tibia/fibula/talus
Pathologic fracture
Severe Polytrauma: Injury Severity Score (ISS) \> 28
