Tibial shaft fracture after medial open‐wedge distal tibial tuberosity osteotomy: A case report

Abstract We report a case of tibial shaft fracture after open‐wedge distal tibial tuberosity osteotomy (OWDTO). The use of a lag screw for a lateral hinge fracture in OWDTO requires careful postoperative rehabilitation and follow‐up. We discuss concerns related to the mechanical strength at the oste...

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Main Authors: Umito Kuwashima, Masafumi Itoh, Junya Itou, Ken Okazaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-04-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.5697