
Is External Fixation Right Treatment Procedure For Tibia Fracture?

Here is a ct scan:
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Also, I've attached some xray pictures. Please if you could answer quickly. Thank you so much and I wish you good health!
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Internal fixation has better outcome for more mobility.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
I have gone through the images attached. It shows fracture lateral condyle of tibia involving the joint(fracture tibial plateau). Best treatment is accurate reduction of fracture and internal fixation with plate and screws.It has better outcome for more mobility. External fixator can be applied but it is not ideal in your case. Fracture can not be fixed only by bone graft, it need some screws or wire to hold it in place. It can be managed by plaster cast but chances of knee stiffness is very high.
I suggest you to follow the advice of your surgeon for better outcome.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care

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Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
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