COMBINED MEDIAL HEAD GASTROCNEMIUS WITH SPLIT SOLEUS MUSCLE FLAP AS A TREATMENT OPTION FOR EXPOSED TIBIA IMPLANT FOLLOWING FIXATION OF A SHATZKER VI TIBIA PLATEAU FRACTURE
Abstract
Tibia plateau fractures are associated with extensive soft tissue injuries. Wound dehiscence occurs rarely and can lead to exposure of bone and implant. The challenges in treating this condition are great due to difficulties achieving flap cover. This is a case report of a successful treatment option for a dehisced wound following fixation of a Schatzker 6 fracture.
Tibial plateau fracture (Schatzker VI)
Exposed tibial implant
Wound dehiscence
Medial gastrocnemius muscle flap
Split hemi-soleus flap
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Obu G,O, Chibuzo C.i, Otene C.I, Emeagui N.K, Okoh N.. COMBINED MEDIAL HEAD GASTROCNEMIUS WITH SPLIT SOLEUS MUSCLE FLAP AS A TREATMENT OPTION FOR EXPOSED TIBIA IMPLANT FOLLOWING FIXATION OF A SHATZKER VI TIBIA PLATEAU FRACTURE. Delta Journal of Clinical Practice. 2024;2(1):e007. Available from: https://djcp.org/index.php/article/combined-medial-head-gastrocnemius-with-split-soleus-muscle-flap-as-a-treatment-option-for-exposed-tibia-implant-following-fixation-of-a-shatzker-vi-tibia-plateau-fracture
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