Epiphyseal plate sparing fixation for Salter-Harris IV ankle fractures.
The long-term consequences of epiphyseal plate injuries of the ankle certainly can be of high morbidity, and are well documented in the literature. This is especially true of the displaced Salter-Harris type IV fracture. The primary areas to be addressed in this injury are establishment of the proper diagnosis, open reduction with fixation not crossing the physis, and close long-term followup.
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Department of Orthopedics, Kessler AFB, Mississippi.
D000293:Adolescent; D016512:Ankle Injuries; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery; D001863:Bone Screws; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D006132:Growth Plate / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male