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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 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 involves breaks in both the tibia and fibula of the lower leg
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 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 - 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
Pilon Fractures - Resurgens Orthopaedics A pilon fracture occurs at the distal section of the tibia, which is the part of the ankle joint responsible for carrying and supporting your body weight While pilon fractures happen rather infrequently, they can come with a host of other breaks and fractures when they do happen
Ortho Globe | Pilon Fractures: Causes, Treatment Ankle Health Pilon fractures are a distinct type of injury affecting the lower end of the tibia (shinbone), specifically involving the weight-bearing surface of the ankle joint These fractures often extend to the fibula, the other bone in the lower leg