42 years old male with injury in motor vehicle accident.
Had comminuted fracture of distal tibia along with lateral malleolus fracture.
An open reduction and internal fixation was carried for both the fractures.
Tibia was fixed with distal tibia anatomical plate and fibula was fixed with one third tubular plate.
Here is the clinical photograph showing well fitting distal tibia anatomical plate.
Clinical Photograph During Surgery Showing Well Contoured Anatomical Plate
Postoperative xray shows good reduction. Also visible in this view is fibula fixation palte.
Postoperative Xray Showing Fixation Of TIbia as Well Fibula
The patient had good healing of both the fractures and good motion at ankle joint.
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