Affiliation:
1. Department of Orthopaedics, No.2 people’s hospital of Fuyang city,Yingzhou district, Fuyang city, Anhui province, 23600,China
Abstract
Transarticular external fixation is primarily used for open fractures involving the joint. However, its biggest drawback is the potential forjoint dysfunction. The article reports a successful case with complex open tibial plateau fracture treated using locked plate external fixation technique during bone callus formation stage to replace transarticular external fixation. We present a case of a 55-year-old male who sustained a complex open fracture of the tibial plateau. In addition, he also suffered from multiple rib fractures, a fibula fracture, a clavicle fracture, hemorrhagic shock, and lung contusion. The patient has occurred tibial bone infection after undergoing open reduction and transarticular external fixation for fracture management. Our team skillfully applied locked plate external fixation technique during bone callus formation stage to replace transarticular external fixation. Ultimately, the approach not only successfully controls infection and achieves fracture healing but also preserves knee joint function after five years of follow-up. In conclusion,the application of locked plate external fixation technique during bone callus formation stage to replace transarticular external fixation is a valuable approach that orthopedic clinicians should consider and learn from when managing complex intra-articular fractures.
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