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43t-E/2 Epiphysiolysis with metaphyseal wedge (Salter-Harris II) of the distal tibia

Short leg cast for immobilization of the ankle

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Long leg cast

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Application of longitudinal traction through the foot with the knee flexed and stabilized

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Application of longitudinal traction through the foot with the knee flexed and stabilized

Main indications

$Closed reduction and K-wire fixation of a Salter-Harris II fracture of the distal tibia$

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Joint-spanning external fixation with a triangular construct

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$Closed reduction and screw fixation of a Salter-Harris II fracture of the distal tibia$

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$Open reduction and K-wire fixation of a Salter-Harris II fracture of the distal tibia$

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$Open reduction and screw fixation of a Salter-Harris II fracture of the distal tibia$

Main indications

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