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Salter-Harris type IV fracture of distal tibia

Case contributed by Stefan Lazic
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Ankle pain after being tackled while playing rugby.

Patient Data

Age: Adolescents

Salter-Harris IV fracture of the ankle.

Case Discussion

Distal tibia is the typical location of triplanar fracture, a type IV Salter-Harris injury frequently seen in adolescents.

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