Presentation
Left leg pain and tenderness following a motor vehicle collision.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
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Comminuted distal fibular and tibial fractures with possible intra-articular fracture of the tibia as well as anterior subluxation of the ankle mortise.
Case Discussion
This is a case of grade 2 open tibial and fibula shaft fractures. The patient underwent surgical debridement and reduction with the application of an external fixator. Definitive fixation was done 12 days later, and a recommended 2-week orthopedic follow-up was given.
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