Clinical and radiological findings: An odd triplanar 3 part variant in a 13.5yo M with fracture and displacement of both the medial and lateral epiphyses - the Salter II metaphseal fragment has remained intact with the lateral epiphysis, the medial epiphysis has separated sagittaly as a Salter type III and displaced posteriorly. There is likely periosteal continuity between the Salter II metaphyseal frgament and the medial malleolus, hence them travelling together. Resembles the 4 part subclassification of the triplanar (pictured) but not quite.
Planning remarks:
Relatively straight forward procedure. The fracture reduced closed without periosteal interposition. Case by Dr Al Barri
Orthopaedic implants used: 4.0mm cannluated screws
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Oates, E.J. (2022). Triplane 3 part variant 13.5yo M. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology. Case Report 10372013 Published Online Nov 18 2022.