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

Pan Afr Med J. 2019 May 21:33:40. doi: 10.11604/pamj.2019.33.40.17953. eCollection 2019.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radiography / methods*
  • Tibial Fractures / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tibial Fractures / surgery