Treatment of Proximal Tibial Fracture of a Calf by Using Linear External Fixator

Authors : Ali Gülaydin, Murat Sarierler, Zeynep Bozkan

Pages : 81-84

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Publication Date : 2019-09-30

Article Type : Other

Abstract :In this case report , treatment of the proximal tibial fracture of a calf with a linear external fixator (orthofix) system was presented. Oblique fracture was diagnosed proximal to right tibia regarding the clinical and radiological findings. Following the routine preparatory steps for the operation, the extremity was suspended and the fracture was reduced with orthofix from the lateral side of the tibia under general anesthesia. After the operation, it was observed that the calf could functionally use the related extremity from the first day. T he consolidation was completed on the 41 st day, and the fixator was removed on 47 th day. In conclusion, it was considered that the proximal tibial fractures of calves could be successfully treated with a linear external fixator.
Keywords : Calf, fracture, external fıxator