Key result
A multidisciplinary team-based approach facilitated the medical optimization and surgical management of a patient with a tibial pilon fracture.
Why the study?
Tibial pilon fractures are devastating injuries with a challenging postoperative course that require a multidisciplinary approach to manage complex comorbidities and achieve optimal outcomes.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary team approach for the perioperative management of complex tibial pilon fractures.
Multidisciplinary teamwork may aid tibial pilon fracture care; leaves open need for prospective studies to confirm benefit.
»: Tibial pilon fractures are devastating injuries requiring complexsurgical management resulting in a challenging postoperativecourse. »: A multidisciplinary approach is required to manage these injuries in addition to patients' medical comorbidities and concomitant injuries to achieve optimal outcomes. »: The case presented here demonstrates the importance of communication and teamwork between specialties in the management of a patient with a tibial pilon fracture that was medically optimized for surgery using a team-based approach.
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Stamatos et al. (2023) conducted a case report in Tibial pilon fracture (n=1). Multidisciplinary team-based approach was evaluated. A multidisciplinary team-based approach facilitated the medical optimization and surgical management of a patient with a tibial pilon fracture.
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