Arthroscopic treatment of a juvenile tillaux fracture |
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Authors: | Mathieu Thaunat Nicolas Billot Thomas Bauer Philippe Hardy |
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Institution: | (1) Orthopaedic Department, West Paris University, Ambroise Pare Hospital, 9 av Charles de Gaulle, 92100 Boulogne Billancourt, France |
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Abstract: | Tillaux fractures are relatively uncommon fractures of the anterolateral tibial epiphysis that are observed in adolescents
during the 18-month period when the distal tibial physis has begun to fuse centrally. The case of a 16-year-old boy with a
juvenile Tillaux fracture treated successfully by reduction and percutaneous fixation under arthroscopic control is presented.
The procedure is technically feasible, allows accurate reconstruction of the weight bearing surface of the joint and secure
internal fixation of the fracture. The authors describe the principles of the procedure and discuss its advantages compared
to open surgery. |
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Keywords: | Tillaux fracture Ankle arthroscopy Intra-articular fracture |
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