Talar Osteochondral Lesions With Pilon Fractures

Sex: All

Ages: 18 Years – N/A

Healthy volunteers: No

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 25

Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia

Summary

Patients with pilon fractures have a high incidence of talar osteochondral lesions. In this study, patients will undergo ankle arthroscopy at the time of external fixation. The objective is to help determine the incidence of these lesions with pilon fractures and to see if these nano-arthroscopy results change the plan for definitive treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years (skeletally mature) Tibial plafond fractures with impaction of the articular surface requiring external fixation for temporization AO/Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Fracture classification 43-C type fractures (excluding posterior pilon or supination-adduction type ankle fractures) Closed injury Exclusion Criteria: * Prior ankle surgery * Pre-existing ankle arthritis * Unstable polytrauma patients precluding safe temporization * Concomitant talus or calcaneus fractures identifiable on plain radiographs * Pregnant * Prisoner * Unable to Consent

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