Malunion Tibia
By: Dr Sarbjit Singh
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LEG DEFORMITY
▪ 33 years old man with open fracture tibia.
Initially treated with debridement ,
interfragmentary screws and external fixator
▪ Cast applied after EF removal and fracture
displaced after three months
▪ Presented with malunion tibia (deformity and shortening) |
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Xrays
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Hinged construnct for oblique plane deformity with osteotomy above malunion
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Progress
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Correction in 2 planes with translation
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Progress
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Good correction with lateral hump to maximise cosmetic result
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Excellent return of function and good correction
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