Case ReportInternational Journal of Research in Orthopaedics

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The rare isolated adult Chaput-Tillaux fracture: two case reports and review of the literature

Int J Res Orthop. 2021;7(1):134-138.DOI10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20205575

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Abstract

The authors present two isolated chaput-tillaux fractures in an adult skeleton. A high level of suspicion is required to prevent diagnostic failure. Computerized tomography scan detects hidden fractures and enables a more detailed preoperative assessment of each case. Most of the cases reported in the literature are associated with other ankle lesions. This typical juvenile pattern is rare in the adults and ideal treatment is yet to be determined.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedics Hospital Central do Funchal Funchal
  2. Department of Orthopaedics, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Porto, Porto
  3. Department of Orthopaedics, Hospital José Joaquim Fernandes, Beja
  4. Department of Orthopaedics, Centro Hospitalar de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Vila Real

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