Journal of Musculoskeletal Trauma

Case Report

Isolated Avulsion Fracture of the Superior Border of the Scapula: A Case Report: Suk Woong Yoon, Sang Deog Kim; J Korean Soc Fract 2000;13(4):948-951. Published online October 31, 2000; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.2000.13.4.948

Abstract PDF: Avulsion fracture of the scapula by the indirect trauma, especially avulsion fracture of isolated superior border is very rare. We experienced a case of isolated avulsion fracture of the superior border of the scapula and report the clinical and radiographic findings in detail.

Original Article

Operative Treatment of the Tibial Pilon Fractures: Suk Woong Yoon, Tae Sung Hwang, Byung Gue Park, Sang Deog Kim; J Korean Soc Fract 1999;12(3):622-631. Published online July 31, 1999; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.1999.12.3.622

Abstract PDF: Pilon fracture which is defined as a comminuted intraarticular fracture of distal tibia has been known to be difficult to manage because high axial compression and rotational forces to the ankle joint result in impaction, severe comminution, metaphyseal disruption, and soft tissue trauma. Several authors have reported good results using an AO group treatment principle. However, others have documented less favorable results such as skin slough, wound infection, and osteomyelitis. Recently, satisfactory results were obtained by the treatment with open reduction and fixation using Ilizarov method. We reviewed and analyzed 22 cases of the pilon fracture treated by the two methods O.R.I.F. and fixation by Ilizarov method) and compared the results to find out the usefulness of fixation by Ilizarov method, from Feb. 1993 to Mar. 1997 at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul Red Cross Hospital. Fixation by Ilizarov method using ligamentotaxis and occasional minimal open reduction was effective for fracture reduction. It also decreased complications such as wound infection, skin necrosis, and osteomyelitis because it did not need extensive soft tissue dissection. And, it was also useful for severe comminuted fracture, open fracture, and fracture with extensive diaphyseal extension to proximal metaphysis.

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