Surgical Discussion

Patient positioning:  Half lateral decubitus position

Anatomical surgical approach:  Single incision poaterolateral approach

Posterior plate position comes uncomfortably close to obstructing the posterior margin of the tibiofibular joint. not quite, but not an ideal plate position. For an adhoc plate 5 years ago it didnt sit badly, but there are far better plate availble for this anatomic location / fracture constellation. the bulk of this plate is entirely unnecessary here.

Orthopaedic implants used:   Posterior plate - 3.5mm proximal medial tibia plate cut to length.