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Isolated Tillaux Fracture in a Skeletally-Mature Patient: A Rare Presentation
Isolated Tillaux fractures are uncommon injuries that occur due to external rotational forces acting on the ankle joint. They are more commonly seen in adolescents due to the presence of open epiphyses. In adults, isolated Tillaux fractures present as plafond fractures well described with the AO (Ar...
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10148674/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37128520 http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.36910 |
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author | Joshi, G. R. Tawde, Anish Seth, Aditya Seth, Isha Aiyappan, Ram K Singh, Sunayana Naqvi, Muhammad Shrivastava, Anikrit Agrawal, Gaurav K Manohar, J. S. S. N. |
author_facet | Joshi, G. R. Tawde, Anish Seth, Aditya Seth, Isha Aiyappan, Ram K Singh, Sunayana Naqvi, Muhammad Shrivastava, Anikrit Agrawal, Gaurav K Manohar, J. S. S. N. |
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description | Isolated Tillaux fractures are uncommon injuries that occur due to external rotational forces acting on the ankle joint. They are more commonly seen in adolescents due to the presence of open epiphyses. In adults, isolated Tillaux fractures present as plafond fractures well described with the AO (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen) Classification as well as Types 1, 2, and 3 according to the degree of articular comminution present. They occur rarely and can be easily missed or misdiagnosed as other ankle injuries. A thorough clinical examination, combined with imaging studies such as X-rays and CT scans, can aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Management typically involves open reduction and internal fixation, followed by a short period of immobilization and early mobilization with non-weight bearing. We present a case report of a 27-year-old female who presented with an isolated Tillaux fracture of the ankle following a road traffic accident. This type of fracture is typically seen in teenagers and young adults due to the incomplete closure of the growth plate, which makes it more susceptible to injury. The patient underwent open reduction and internal fixation with a contoured three-hole 3.5 mm titanium T-plate, followed by immobilization in a plaster splint for one week. Early mobilization was encouraged with strict non-weight bearing for 8-10 weeks. Follow-up at 12 weeks revealed complete union at the fracture site, with the patient being asymptomatic except for minimal pain and mild restriction in dorsiflexion. |
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spelling | pubmed-101486742023-04-30 Isolated Tillaux Fracture in a Skeletally-Mature Patient: A Rare Presentation Joshi, G. R. Tawde, Anish Seth, Aditya Seth, Isha Aiyappan, Ram K Singh, Sunayana Naqvi, Muhammad Shrivastava, Anikrit Agrawal, Gaurav K Manohar, J. S. S. N. Cureus Orthopedics Isolated Tillaux fractures are uncommon injuries that occur due to external rotational forces acting on the ankle joint. They are more commonly seen in adolescents due to the presence of open epiphyses. In adults, isolated Tillaux fractures present as plafond fractures well described with the AO (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen) Classification as well as Types 1, 2, and 3 according to the degree of articular comminution present. They occur rarely and can be easily missed or misdiagnosed as other ankle injuries. A thorough clinical examination, combined with imaging studies such as X-rays and CT scans, can aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Management typically involves open reduction and internal fixation, followed by a short period of immobilization and early mobilization with non-weight bearing. We present a case report of a 27-year-old female who presented with an isolated Tillaux fracture of the ankle following a road traffic accident. This type of fracture is typically seen in teenagers and young adults due to the incomplete closure of the growth plate, which makes it more susceptible to injury. The patient underwent open reduction and internal fixation with a contoured three-hole 3.5 mm titanium T-plate, followed by immobilization in a plaster splint for one week. Early mobilization was encouraged with strict non-weight bearing for 8-10 weeks. Follow-up at 12 weeks revealed complete union at the fracture site, with the patient being asymptomatic except for minimal pain and mild restriction in dorsiflexion. Cureus 2023-03-30 /pmc/articles/PMC10148674/ /pubmed/37128520 http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.36910 Text en Copyright © 2023, Joshi et al. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. |
spellingShingle | Orthopedics Joshi, G. R. Tawde, Anish Seth, Aditya Seth, Isha Aiyappan, Ram K Singh, Sunayana Naqvi, Muhammad Shrivastava, Anikrit Agrawal, Gaurav K Manohar, J. S. S. N. Isolated Tillaux Fracture in a Skeletally-Mature Patient: A Rare Presentation |
title | Isolated Tillaux Fracture in a Skeletally-Mature Patient: A Rare Presentation |
title_full | Isolated Tillaux Fracture in a Skeletally-Mature Patient: A Rare Presentation |
title_fullStr | Isolated Tillaux Fracture in a Skeletally-Mature Patient: A Rare Presentation |
title_full_unstemmed | Isolated Tillaux Fracture in a Skeletally-Mature Patient: A Rare Presentation |
title_short | Isolated Tillaux Fracture in a Skeletally-Mature Patient: A Rare Presentation |
title_sort | isolated tillaux fracture in a skeletally-mature patient: a rare presentation |
topic | Orthopedics |
url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10148674/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37128520 http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.36910 |
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