Facial Plates in Phalanx Fracture-Non-Union of Great Toe – A Case Report

Babu, J Harish and Vinodh, J Benjamin and Rathi, Nitesh Kumar and Chellamuthu, Girinivasan and Vignesh, P S Arun (2023) Facial Plates in Phalanx Fracture-Non-Union of Great Toe – A Case Report. Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports, 13 (2). pp. 21-24. ISSN 22500685

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Abstract

Introduction: Phalanx fractures of the lower limb have high rates of union when manage conservatively. Case Report; A 26-year-old male with fracture of great toe proximal phalanx fracture which was initially managed conservatively with buddy strapping, who missed follow-up and presented late to outpatient department at 6 months with persistence of pain and difficulty in weight bearing. Here, we treated the patient with L-facial plate (2.0 system). Conclusion: Fracture non-union of proximal phalanx can be managed surgically with L- facial plates and screw and bone grafting which will provide full weight bearing and walk normally without any pain and with adequate range of movements. Keywords: Fracture, non-union, facial plates, bone grafting.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Trauma
Divisions: Orthopaedic Surgery
Depositing User: Mr Repository Admin
Date Deposited: 19 Oct 2023 11:31
Last Modified: 30 Jun 2024 07:18
URI: https://ir.orthopaedicresearchgroup.com/id/eprint/118

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