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Wedge fracture, intact wedge

Wedge fracture, intact wedge

These are multifragmentary diaphyseal fractures of the tibia with an intact wedge third fragment.
Once the fracture is reduced, there is contact between the proximal and distal fragments.
This fracture is classified as AO/OTA 42B2 fracture.

Wedge fracture, intact wedge
Wedge fracture, intact wedge
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