Modified Fracture Brach for Tibial Fracture with Varus Angulation: A casereport

Authors

Simon F.T. Tang
Tony L.S. Au
Alice M.K. Wong

Translated Title

改良型脛骨骨架支架︰病例報告

Abstract

Sarmiento introduced the functional fracture brace for the management of tibial shaft fracture in 1963. However, tibial angulation with varus deformity may still occur, especially in the presence of an intact fibula. We report here a case of tibial shaft fracture with varus angulation treated with a modified below knee fracture brace. Our modification included a wooden rod embedded in the under-side of the anterior shield with nod positioned laterally between tibia and fibula. Trimming of rod was done for fitting comfortably against the varus angulation. Good bridging callus formation with sound alignment was noted at the twentieth week. The patient ambulated with full weight bearing and painlessly. The modification executed was simple. It provides an excellent alternative treatment method for tibial fracture with varus angulation.

Language

English

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.6315/JRMA.199212.001010

First Page

177

Last Page

183

Recommended Citation

Tang, Simon F.T.; Au, Tony L.S.; and Wong, Alice M.K. (1992) "Modified Fracture Brach for Tibial Fracture with Varus Angulation: A casereport," Rehabilitation Practice and Science: Vol. 20: Iss. 1, Article 29.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6315/JRMA.199212.001010
Available at: https://rps.researchcommons.org/journal/vol20/iss1/29