Trends in Utilization of Multimodal Pain Management Following Pilon Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation

Key Points

• Pilon fracture treatment is increasingly using multimodal pain management strategies, enhancing recovery.
• Among patients receiving open reduction and internal fixation, pain control measures have been optimized over recent years.
• Observational analysis across multiple institutions highlights varying approaches to analgesic protocols for these fractures.
• This trend may enable better rehabilitation outcomes, though further data on long-term effectiveness is needed.