Triplane Fracture of the Proximal Tibia: A Case Report and Literature Review

Triplane Fracture of the Proximal Tibia: A Case Report and Literature Review

Background. The triplane fracture, a unique transitional physeal injury, is classically described in the distal tibia. A small number of additional anatomic locations are documented in the orthopaedic literature. Methods. Available literature surrounding triplane fractures was reviewed. We describe...

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Main Authors: Jason Strelzow, Alexander Aarvold, Christopher W. Reilly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/6490728
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spelling doaj-82b72595ab224dd1b75d5fc0b839c1182020-11-24T21:22:21ZengHindawi LimitedCase Reports in Orthopedics2090-67492090-67572017-01-01201710.1155/2017/64907286490728Triplane Fracture of the Proximal Tibia: A Case Report and Literature ReviewJason Strelzow0Alexander Aarvold1Christopher W. Reilly2BC Children’s Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, CanadaBC Children’s Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, CanadaBC Children’s Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, CanadaBackground. The triplane fracture, a unique transitional physeal injury, is classically described in the distal tibia. A small number of additional anatomic locations are documented in the orthopaedic literature. Methods. Available literature surrounding triplane fractures was reviewed. We describe a rare case of a proximal tibial triplane fracture in a thirteen-year-old girl, suffered during a skiing accident. Results. Using arthroscopically assisted percutaneous reduction techniques an anatomic reduction was achieved. Conclusion. We outline the surgical and postoperative techniques for management of this unique injury.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/6490728
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title Triplane Fracture of the Proximal Tibia: A Case Report and Literature Review
title_short Triplane Fracture of the Proximal Tibia: A Case Report and Literature Review
title_full Triplane Fracture of the Proximal Tibia: A Case Report and Literature Review
title_fullStr Triplane Fracture of the Proximal Tibia: A Case Report and Literature Review
title_full_unstemmed Triplane Fracture of the Proximal Tibia: A Case Report and Literature Review
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publisher Hindawi Limited
series Case Reports in Orthopedics
issn 2090-6749
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publishDate 2017-01-01
description Background. The triplane fracture, a unique transitional physeal injury, is classically described in the distal tibia. A small number of additional anatomic locations are documented in the orthopaedic literature. Methods. Available literature surrounding triplane fractures was reviewed. We describe a rare case of a proximal tibial triplane fracture in a thirteen-year-old girl, suffered during a skiing accident. Results. Using arthroscopically assisted percutaneous reduction techniques an anatomic reduction was achieved. Conclusion. We outline the surgical and postoperative techniques for management of this unique injury.
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