Transection of the anterior tibial artery during minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis of the proximal tibia. (April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Katsuura, Yoshihiro; Gardner, Warren E.
• Is Part Of: Trauma case reports. Volume 8(2017)
• Page Start: 32
• Page End: 35
• Publication Date: 2017-04
• Subjects: Anterior tibial artery -- Tibial plateau fracture -- Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis; Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; Traumatology -- Periodicals; 617.1005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tcr.2017.01.017
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2352-6440

Abstract

Abstract: Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) techniques have been developed to protect the blood flow to tissues surrounding fractures and reduce the risk of non-union. Typically, MIPO involves the insertion of a plate through a small incision and fixation with percutaneously applied screws targeted fluoroscopically. Here we present a case of a transected anterior tibial artery during routine minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis of a tibial plateau fracture to highlight a rare complication of this type of surgery and discuss relevant anatomical considerations. Level of evidence: According to the OCEBM Levels of Evidence Working Group, this study is graded as a Level of Evidence IV.