Figure 3
From: Residual angulation of distal tibial diaphyseal fractures in children younger than ten years
Serials radiographs of a seven-year-old girl who sustained a left distal tibiofibular fracture. (a) Anteroposterior radiograph at trauma. (b) Immediate postoperative radiograph. Treatment involved external fixation of the tibia without fibular fixation. (c) Standing anteroposterior radiographs after 1 year shows 20° valgus angulation. (d) Standing anteroposterior radiograph after 3 years of follow-up shows 15° valgus angulation and a 15-mm tibial overgrowth. (e) Gross image of valgus angulation around the ankle joint. (f) A postoperative radiograph 3 years after corrective osteotomy and shortening. (g) A radiograph 3 years after corrective osteotomy shows an excellent correction.