Percutaneous elevation of proximal tibia depressed fractures using modified new instrument.

Proximal tibia depression fracture often occur isolated or in conjunction with complex fracture presentations and elevation of such depression is required to retard arthritis in long term. Conventional open reduction by sub meniscal approach has many percutaneous alternatives from arthroscopy assisted reduction to balloon tibioplasty. Few authors even reported usage of PCL jig and percutaneous pins to elevate, while the primary author has previously described an instrument to elevate the depressed fragment percutaneously.

A Case Report of Osteomyelitis of Lower End of Tibia and Fibula as a Complication of Elastic Rubber Band Syndrome (Dhaga Syndrome).

Introduction: Rubber band syndrome is a rare acquired condition poorly discussed in literature, when neglected can lead to devastating complications of compartment syndrome and infection of soft tissue and bone as seen in the present case. Rubber band or Dhaga (sacred thread) when worn for prolonged duration can bury into the skin and soft tissue.

Case Report: A 12-month-old girl developed osteomyelitis of tibia and fibula as sequelae of misdiagnosis and treatment for this syndrome.