Isolated Tillaux Fracture in Adults - Literature Review Based on a Rare Case Report

Isolated Tillaux fracture is a rare anterolateral distal tibia fracture frequently misdiagnosed in adults. It typically occurs in adolescents nearing skeletal maturity by avulsion of the anterior-inferior tibiofibular ligament. This case-based literature review study aims to elicit the existing info...

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Veröffentlicht in:Revista brasileira de ortopedia 2024-07, Vol.59 (Suppl 1), p.e52-e55
Hauptverfasser: da Silva, Nuno Vieira, Esteves, Ana, Ribeiro, Pedro, Miradouro, José, Pereira, Joana, Marinheiro, Julio
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Zusammenfassung:Isolated Tillaux fracture is a rare anterolateral distal tibia fracture frequently misdiagnosed in adults. It typically occurs in adolescents nearing skeletal maturity by avulsion of the anterior-inferior tibiofibular ligament. This case-based literature review study aims to elicit the existing information regarding this fracture in adults, and summarize its injury mechanism, diagnosis, and treatment procedures. According to the literature, this is only the eighth case described: a 46-year-old woman that suffered an isolated Tillaux fracture with 4 mm of displacement, and open reduction and fixation with double cannulated screws were performed. After proper rehabilitation, an excellent functional and radiological outcome was reached. It is important to recognize and appropriately treat these distinct injuries to prevent further instability, degenerative changes, and ankle joint function limitation. Early diagnosis and appropriate osteosynthesis play a significant role in a successful recovery prognosis.
ISSN:0102-3616
1982-4378
1982-4378
DOI:10.1055/s-0042-1743270