Publications by authors named "Gui-gen Pang"
Objective: To discuss the methods, timing and clinical outcomes of surgical treatment for open pilon fractures.
Methods: From April 2003 to July 2008, 28 patients with open pilon fractures were treated. All had type C fractures according to the Arbeitsgemeinschaft für osteosynthesefragen-Association for the Study of Internal Fixation (AO/ASIF) classification.
Article Synopsis
- Open ankle fractures are common but have distinct features that require specific treatment methods, including immediate internal fixation and thorough wound care to prevent infections.
- A study analyzed 96 patients who underwent surgery, following most of them for an average of 35 months, and found that primary wound healing occurred in 65 patients, with some experiencing complications such as necrosis and infections.
- Results showed an average healing time of 13 weeks and a high mean AOFAS score of 90.4, indicating effective recovery despite the unique challenges presented by open ankle fractures.