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pilon

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The lower end of the shin bone that forms part of the ankle

noun
/ˈpiːlɒn/

Specialized

: pilon

A severe injury to the pilon can affect the stability of the ankle joint.

Examples

After the accident, X-rays revealed damage to the pilon requiring immediate medical attention.
The pilon is crucial for ankle stability.
The surgeon explained that the pilon was fractured and would need careful reconstruction.
The doctor examined the pilon for any signs of fracture.
The doctor explained that the fracture was located at the pilon of the tibia, which would require careful treatment.
During the surgery, the surgeon focused on repairing the damaged pilon to ensure proper function of the ankle joint.
Following the accident, the patient suffered a severe injury to the pilon, leading to complications in recovery.

Surface Forms

pilon singular

pilons plural

Etymology

Pilon in medicine takes its name from the Spanish pilón ('pestle') because the lower end of the tibia looks a little like a pestle that fits into the ankle, and the name helps picture that shape.