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A&E picture 1, a 50p coin has been laid for comparison of
the wound size.
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F1
On examination there was an open fracture of the right distal tibia with a flap laceration approximately 7cm x 6cm minimally contaminated with the tibia exposed on the outside of the wound (see Figs. 1, 2).
A&E picture 2, close up view of the open wound.
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F2
On examination there was an open fracture of the right distal tibia with a flap laceration approximately 7cm x 6cm minimally contaminated with the tibia exposed on the outside of the wound (see Figs. 1, 2).
X-ray 1, pre-op.
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F3
The deformity was confirmed as a comminuted fracture to the distal tibia on X-ray (see Figs. 3,4).