Pilon fracture, bilateral

Case contributed by Yaïr Glick
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall from height

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Bilateral fracture of the distal tibial epiphysis, anterolateral aspect, minimally displaced, involving articular surface.

Case Discussion

These ankle radiographs show a bilateral Ruedi-Algower type I (minimally displaced) pilon fracture.

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