Triplane fracture of distal tibia in children

Czech version

Authors: P. Špiroch; J. Freiwald; M. Homza; P. Skoumal
Authors‘ workplace: Primář: doc. MUDr. Igor Čižmář, Ph. D. ; Traumatologické oddělení FN, Olomouc
Published in: Prakt. Lék. 2008; 88(4): 224-227
Category: Of different specialties

Overview

Triplane fracture is an uncommon injury of the distal tibia in children and adolescents. If misdiagnosed and incorrectly treated, it can have weighty consequence in later life. This article describes methods to diagnose and treat this relatively uncommon injury correctly. Results are based on a group of 10 patients treated for triplane fracture at the University Hospital Olomouc between 2004 and 2008. Treatment lead to fracture consolidation within 6 weeks in all children, followed by short rehabilitation. After one year, X -⁠ rays and clinical checks confirmed fracture’s full consolidation, without growth disorders and without distal tibia deformity.

Key words:
triplane fracture, distal tibia, miniinvasive osteosynthesis.

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