Learn about pilon fractures—treatments, recovery timelines, and complications, plus how they compare to other ankle fractures.
Causes, symptoms, and treatments for osteonecrosis (death of bone cells) in tibial pilon fractures.
Learn how to properly wrap your ankle with an ACE bandage to support recovery from a fracture with step-by-step instructions.
How to manage stairs while non-weight-bearing, including using crutches, scooting, stairlifts, and more.
Learn how to navigate non-weight bearing recovery, safely transition to partial weight bearing, and regain mobility.
"My skin feels like playdough. When I press it, it doesn't spring back." How to manage and prevent pitting edema—and when to seek medical attention.
Learn about the three types of fractures in the AO classification system and how they guide surgical techniques and affect recovery outcomes for pilon fractures.
Learn how compression socks reduce swelling, improve circulation, and support recovery after a pilon fracture.
Learn about ORIF surgery, how it helps pilon fractures, and what to expect during recovery. Tips, personal insight, and everything else you need to know.
Learn the differences between union, delayed union, and nonunion fractures, and why pilon fractures are at higher risk.
Learn about broken ankle recovery times, with a focus on pilon fractures—timelines, challenges, and how to navigate the process.
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