Wedge fracture with an intact wedge

This fracture is classified as AO/OTA 42B2 fracture. These are multifragmentary diaphyseal fractures of the tibia with an intact wedge fragment.

Once the fracture is reduced, there is contact between the proximal and distal fragments.

$Wedge fracture, intact wedge$

This x-ray reveals an intact wedge fracture of the tibia.

$Wedge fracture, intact wedge$

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