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Facial Plates in Phalanx Fracture-Non-Union of Great Toe - A Case Report.

Authors :
Babu JH
Vinodh JB
Rathi NK
Chellamuthu G
Vignesh PSA
Source :
Journal of orthopaedic case reports [J Orthop Case Rep] 2023 Feb; Vol. 13 (2), pp. 21-24.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Introduction: Phalanx fractures of the lower limb have high rates of union when manage conservatively.<br />Case Report: A 26-year-old male with fracture of great toe proximal phalanx fracture which was initially managed conservatively with buddy strapping, who missed follow-up and presented late to outpatient department at 6 months with persistence of pain and difficulty in weight bearing. Here, we treated the patient with L-facial plate (2.0 system).<br />Conclusion: Fracture non-union of proximal phalanx can be managed surgically with L- facial plates and screw and bone grafting which will provide full weight bearing and walk normally without any pain and with adequate range of movements.<br />Competing Interests: Conflict of Interest: Nil<br /> (Copyright: © Indian Orthopaedic Research Group.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2250-0685
Volume :
13
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of orthopaedic case reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37144070
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.13107/jocr.2023.v13.i02.3540