Calf Augmentation Implant Disruption Following a Tibial Plateau Fracture Fixation: An Extremely Rare Complication

INTRODUCTION: Calf augmentation is a procedure to enhance leg contour, therefore, providing better aesthetic aspect. Patient satisfaction is extremely high, and reported complications following this procedure are rare. CASE REPORT: The aim of this study is to report an as yet described complication...

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Autores principales: Pires, Robinson E, Waldolato, Gustavo, Jr., Egidio O Santana, Wajnsztejn, André, Labronici, Pedro J, Giordano, Vincenzo
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Indian Orthopaedic Research Group 2019
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Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7276624/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32548014
http://dx.doi.org/10.13107/jocr.2250-0685.1550
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Sumario:INTRODUCTION: Calf augmentation is a procedure to enhance leg contour, therefore, providing better aesthetic aspect. Patient satisfaction is extremely high, and reported complications following this procedure are rare. CASE REPORT: The aim of this study is to report an as yet described complication related to calf implants: Prosthesis disruption in a 60-year-old female patient who fell downstairs and presented a closed bicondylar tibial plateau fracture on the right knee (Schatzker V). CONCLUSION: We believe this case report can alert orthopaedic surgeons to carefully evaluate leg images in traumatized extremities and look for calf augmentation implants, especially in unconscious patients.

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