Pilon Fractures: Four Classic Rules vs. Four Modern Realities
For decades, Pilon fracture management has been anchored in dogma — staged fixation, fibular reconstruction, standard anterior approaches, and “fusion as last resort.” But recent 2023–2024 studies are rewriting those rules. Here’s a sharp, evidence-based comparison between traditional orthopedics and the modern trauma mindset. Primary Keywords: Pilon fracture, staged fixation, fibular fixation, ankle fusion Reference: […]
Olecranon Bare Area — Where Are You?
The proximal ulna bare area is a small but decisive anatomic landmark that separates a precise olecranon osteotomy from a cartilage-damaging disaster. This cartilage-free zone, located within the ulnar trochlear notch, sits between the coronoid and olecranon ossification centers, measuring roughly 5 mm in height. Because the trochlear notch is elliptical, the bare area lies […]
