Background:
The triplane fracture, a unique transitional physeal injury, is classically described in the distal tibia. A small number of additional anatomic locations are documented in the orthopaedic literature.
Methods:
Available literature surrounding triplane fractures was reviewed. We describe a rare case of a proximal tibial triplane fracture in a thirteen-year-old girl, suffered during a skiing accident.
Results:
Using arthroscopically assisted percutaneous reduction techniques an anatomic reduction was achieved.
Conclusion:
We outline the surgical and postoperative techniques for management of this unique injury.