Functional Outcomes of Pilon Fractures Treated by External Fixation, Delayed Plating, and Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF): A Prospective Cohort Study

This study aimed to evaluate the functional outcomes of three surgical management strategies for pilon fractures, including primary external fixation with delayed plating, external fixation with minimal internal fixation, and single-stage open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with plating.