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Review
. 2019 May 21:33:40.
doi: 10.11604/pamj.2019.33.40.17953. eCollection 2019.

Triplane fracture of the proximal tibia: a case report and literature review

Fekih Aymen  1 , Othman Youcef  1 , Saïdi Aymen  1 , Aloui Issam  1 , Abid Abderrazek  1
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Triplane fracture of the proximal tibia: a case report and literature review

Fekih Aymen et al. Pan Afr Med J. .

Abstract

Triplane fractures of the proximal tibia are less well known than the distal extremity. The diagnosis is based on a good analysis of X-rays and possibly CT images to better plan the management. The authors reports a triplane fracture of the proximal tibial in a 12 year old boy treated by closed reduction and internal fixation. To our knowledge, only a dozen cases have been reported in the literature with generally a good evolution of the fracture.

Keywords: Proximal tibial triplane; child; physeal injury.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no competing interests.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
(A) anteroposterior radiograph of the right knee demonstrating Salter-Harris III fracture fragment; (B) lateral radiograph of the right knee demonstrating Salter-Harris I fracture fragment and anterior displacement of the epiphysis
Figure 2
Figure 2
(A) post-operative anteroposterior and lateral (B) radiographs of the right knee
Figure 3
Figure 3
(A) anteroposterior and lateral (B) radiographs of the right knee with consolidation of the fracture at the last one year follow up
Figure 4
Figure 4
Normal flexion of the right knee at the last one year follow up
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