Fractures of the tibial pilon (plafond) represent some of the most invalidating articular lesions. This volume describes the anatomic and radiological classification of these fractures and discusses contemporary treatments. For tibial pilon fractures in adults, the authors illustrate the distinction between closed lesions and lesions involving soft tissue exposure and trauma, and describe the different options. Tibial fractures in childhood are also discussed, especially regarding the possibility of subsequent deformity. The volume will help readers understand the rationale for the various therapeutic choices as well as the modalities of executing these techniques.

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Introduction - P. Bartolozzi, F. Lavini AN OVERVIEW OF TIBIAL PILON FRACTURES Epidemiology and Pathological Anatomy - V. Caiaffa, D. De Vita, M. Di Viesto, G. Solarino Jr Anatomical and Radiological Classification of Pilon Tibial Fractures - C. Fialka,V. Vécsei Imaging of Tibio-Tarsal Joint Injuries - E. Genovese, M.G. Angeretti, M. Mangini, M. Ronga, G. Regis, C. Fugazzola CLOSED FRACTURES Injuries to Distal Tibial Epiphyseal Growth Plate: Classification, Treatment and Prognosis - M. Carbone, S. Boero Treatment Criteria for Closed Fractures - L. Renzi Brivio, A.L. Pizzoli Conservative Treatment: How and When? - F. Biggi, A. Cipriano, G. Costacurta, C. Gios, E. Scalco Internal Fixation - M. d'Imporzano, U. De Bellis, L. Piernnunzii Treatment with External Fixation - M. Manca, F. Lavini OPEN FRACTURES Criteria for Treating Open Fractures - E.J. Mueller, G. Muhr Soft Tissue Reconstruction of Complex Wounds - E. Vaienti SHORT AND LONG TERM RESULTS Short and Long Term Results of Treatment - B. Magnan, E. Facci, M. Veronese, N. Rossi, P. Bartolozzi Consensus Subjects Index