Team Approach: Perioperative Management of Pilon Fractures

Abstract

» 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.