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Initial radiographic imaging of left knee: (A) anteroposterior view, (B) lateral view.
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Anteroposterior and lateral radiographic images of the left knee revealed combined tibial plateau fracture and tibial tubercle avulsion (Fig. 1A-B) which was initially immobilized with a long leg slab.
The patient's appearance of left knee in anterior view on 5-day post-injury.
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There were no signs of wound infection at her left knee during the admission (Fig. 2).
The patient's appearance of left knee in (A) anterior view and (B) lateral view on 3-day post-operative.
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On post-operative day 3 the patient developed a fever and redness around the surgical wound (Fig. 3A-B), and she was investigated for sepsis.
Postoperative radiographic imaging of left knee: (A) anteroposterior view, (B) lateral view.
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She was able to walk without aid and the plain radiograph of her left knee showed union of the left tibial plateau at a 4-month follow-up (Fig. 4A-B).