Part 16 (23 July 2016) – Complex Lower Leg Injury with Significant Injury to the Knee Joint and Extensor Mechanism

Part 16 – 23 July 2016

Patient able to walk unaided on shorter distances. During the appointment all pins its were clean, but few days later one pin site became infected. Infection resolved on conservative measures.

X-rays in my opinion confirm further union but there is a possibility that the leg gained 1-2 degrees of extra valgus. Do not know how to explain.

Plan:
  • Weight bearing as tolerated
  • Follow up in 4 weeks with a view to organise another CT scan to confirm union
Author:
I am a consultant orthopaedic trauma surgeon working at Addenbrooke's hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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