Dynamic unilateral distraction fixation: surgical management of tibial pilon fractures.

The tibial pilon fracture is a severe injury that can result in disastrous complications. Articulated unilateral external fixation provides an alternate method for the surgical treatment of intra-articular fractures of the distal tibia. This technique provides early mobilization of the ankle joint, stabilizes the fracture site, and through distraction prevents collapse and displacement of the fracture fragments.