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*Localized pain/swelling
*Localized pain/swelling
*Inability to bear weight
*Inability to bear weight
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Distal leg fractures DDX}}


==Treatment==
==Treatment==

Revisión del 07:49 10 ene 2015

Background

  • Open fracture is common due to minimal amount of subcutaneous tissue
  • Fibula is often fractured as well

Clinical Features

  • Localized pain/swelling
  • Inability to bear weight

Differential Diagnosis

Distal Leg Fracture Types

Treatment

  • Long leg posterior splint
    • Knee at 5 degrees flexion, foot in slight plantarflexion
  • Rule-out compartment syndrome

Disposition

  • Consider discharge if low-energy injury and pt not at risk of compartment syndrome

See Also

Source

  • Tintinalli