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Pilon Fractures of the Ankle - OrthoInfo - AAOS Pilon is the French word for "pestle" — an instrument used for crushing or pounding In many pilon fractures, the bone may be crushed or split into several pieces due to the high-energy impact that caused the injury
Pilon fracture - Wikipedia 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 Fracture (Tibial Plafond Fracture): Types Treatment “Pilon” is the French word for pestle, which is a tool with a rounded end that’s used to crush and grind substances This type of bone break is called a pilon fracture because of the crushing force that often causes it
Pilon Fracture of the Ankle - Johns Hopkins Medicine A pilon fracture is a type of break of the shinbone (tibia) that happens near the ankle Most of the time, it includes breaks in both the tibia and fibula of the lower leg
Pilon Fracture Symptoms Causes | FootCareMD Pilon fractures happen when the talus is driven into the leg bones with great force, breaking them at the ankle joint, often due to falls or car accidents
Pilon Fracture - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Fractures of the distal tibial plafond are also termed pilon fractures to describe the high energy axial compression force of the tibia as it acts as a pestle, driving vertically into the talus
Pilon Fractures - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment What is a Pilon Fracture? A pilon fracture is a type of fracture that occurs at the lower end of the tibia, specifically involving the weight-bearing surface of the ankle joint The term "pilon" is derived from the French word for "pestle," which describes the shape of the distal tibia
Pilon Fracture - Anschutz Medical Campus A Pilon fracture is a severe injury involving the ankle joint The fracture involves the larger bone of the lower leg (tibia), and extends into the weight bearing surface of the ankle joint