Salter-Harris II injury of the proximal tibial epiphysis with both vascular compromise and compartment syndrome: a case report.
case_report · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 19563664.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1186/1749-799X-4-23 and PMC identifier 2721829.
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Abstract
We present a case of a Salter-Harris II injury to the proximal tibia associated with both vascular compromise and compartment syndrome. The potential complications of this injury are limb threatening and the neurovasular status of the limb should be continually monitored. Maintaining anatomic reduction is difficult and fixation may be needed to achieve optimal results.
Anatomy
- tibia