Cuzmar-Grimalt D, Escudero-Heldt M, Aldunate-González JT, Plaza-Guzmán N

Language: Spanish
References: 5
Page: 144-146
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: the vast mayority of epiphyseal children fractures could be classified according to Salter Harris. There are other types of patterns such as triplanar and Tillaux fractures. The former is a complex type with fracture lines in sagital, axial and frontal planes. These fractures have main complications such as early epiphyseal closure, mechanical axis malalignment and gait disturbances. A clinical case is pictured which had a tibial shaft and ipsilateral triplanar fracture, this complex scenario of rare ocurrence was treated with reduction and osteosynthesis of both fractures. This clinical case is shown to help in the management of these injuries that with the early sport practice initiation, could appear more frequently.

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