Part 9 (14 December 2015) – Complex Lower Leg Injury with Significant Injury to the Knee Joint and Extensor Mechanism

Part 9 – 14 December 2015

Clickers replaced by struts. Prescription run. Leg alignment corrected. No problem with pin sites. Gait pattern changed as expected. Can walk unaided on shorter distances, but knee certainly feels more stable. X-rays are below.

CT scan is booked in the next few days but images certainly look promising for the proximal fracture – in my opinion good callous formation.

Improved alignment of the leg. Significant impact on gait. I believe I can see callus formation of the proximal fracture site when callus distraction site is maturing as expected.

Plan:
  • Continue with physic and weight bearing as tolerated
  • Wait for CT scan results
Author:
I am a consultant orthopaedic trauma surgeon working at Addenbrooke's hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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