Pilon Fracture – Ankle pain Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Conditions of the Foot and Ankle
Treatment & Surgery
- Cast
- Surgery
Pilon Fractures of the Ankle
Pilon fractures affect the bottom of the shinbone (tibia) at the ankle joint. In most cases, both bones in the lower leg, the tibia and fibula, are broken near the ankle.
Common causes of Pilon fracture are:
- Fall from height
- Motor vehicle/motorcycle collisions
- Skiing
Symptoms:
- Immediate and severe pain
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Tender to the touch
- Cannot weight bear on the injured foot
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