Journal Club Review "Reducing Complications in Pilon Fracture Surgery: Surgical Time Matters"

When it comes to pilon fractures, we all know they’re high-risk, high-complication injuries. But have you ever considered how much surgical time matters? A new study in JOT titled "Reducing Complications in Pilon Fracture Surgery: Surgical Time Matters" takes a deep dive into patient- and surgeon-specific factors that contribute to infection, nonunion, and implant removal. Let’s examine the key findings and consider what they mean for optimizing our approach to these difficult fractures.