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Triplane fracture

Case contributed by: Dr Amit Tripathi

Presentation:

11 years old female with trauma.

From the case: Triplane fracture

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Case Discussion:

Plain films of left ankle demonstrate triplane fracture of distal tibia. The fracture is vertical through the epiphysis, horizontal through the physeal plate and oblique through the metaphysis.

Also note osteochondritis dissecans of the medial talus.