Listen to our episode on an introduction to pilon fractures  as Dr. Dixon  gives us an excellent overview! 

 

Link to post and show notes: www.naileditortho.com/pilonintro 

 

 Dr. Dixon is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle. She went to Meharry medical college and received her medical degree. She did her residency at the University of Cincinnati and completed a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital.

 

Goal of episode: To get an understanding mechanism, radiographic evaluation, and treatment of pilon fractures.

 

We cover:

• History and PE findings
• Radiographic Imaging
• Non-op treatment
• Operative treatment 

 

Disclosures: 

NailedIt Ortho reports no relevant financial disclosures. Dr. Cole and Dr. Fitts report no relevant disclosures.

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Dr. Fitts and Dr. Cole are orthopaedic surgery residents and the hosts of the NailedIt Ortho podcast.