tibial fractures Flashcards
1
Q
proximal tibial fractures
- deforming forces
- deformity
- reduction manevres
A
Deforming forces
- patella tendon - apex anterior
- pes anserinus - valgus and bulky ant compartment
Deformity
- apex anterior - procurvatum
- valgus
Reduction maneuvre
- poller screws - posterior and lateral
- DCP - unicortical fixation at apex
- lateral starting point
- semi-extended nailing - flexed knee exaggerates procurvatum deformity
