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(A) anteroposterior radiograph of the right knee demonstrating Salter-Harris III fracture fragment; (B) lateral radiograph of the right knee demonstrating Salter-Harris I fracture fragment and anterior displacement of the epiphysis
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The antero-posterior radiograph revealed a fracture through the medial physis extending through the epiphysis classified Salter-Harris III (Figure 1 A). However, the lateral radiograph showed angulation and anterior displacement of the epiphysis classified Salter-Harris I (Figure 1B).
(A) post-operative anteroposterior and lateral (B) radiographs of the right knee
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A cast immobilization of 6 weeks was necessary to avoid any secondary displacement and to ensure a good consolidation of the fracture (Figure 2).
(A) anteroposterior and lateral (B) radiographs of the right knee with consolidation of the fracture at the last one year follow up
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At the last one year follow up, the patient had no growth disturbance from injury (Figure 3) and had returned to normal activities with a good mobility of his knee (Figure 4).
Normal flexion of the right knee at the last one year follow up
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At the last one year follow up, the patient had no growth disturbance from injury (Figure 3) and had returned to normal activities with a good mobility of his knee (Figure 4).