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43t-M/3.1 Simple complete fracture of the distal tibial metaphysis

Short leg cast for immobilization of the ankle

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

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$Closed reduction and K-wire fixation of a simple metaphyseal fracture of the distal tibia$

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Joint-spanning external fixation with a triangular construct

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$Elastic nailing fixation of a metaphyseal distal tibial fracture$

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$Minimally invasive plate fixation of a metaphyseal distal tibial fracture$

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