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Calf Augmentation Implant Disruption Following a Tibial Plateau Fracture Fixation: An Extremely Rare Complication
Robinson E Pires1,2, Gustavo Waldolato2, Egidio O Santana Jr2
1Department of the Locomotor Apparatus, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Introduction:
Calf augmentation is a procedure to enhance leg contour, therefore, providing better aesthetic aspect. Patient satisfaction is extremely high, and reported complications following this procedure are rare.
Case Report:
The aim of this study is to report an as yet described complication related to calf implants: Prosthesis disruption in a 60-year-old female patient who fell downstairs and presented a closed bicondylar tibial plateau fracture on the right knee (Schatzker V).
Conclusion:
We believe this case report can alert orthopaedic surgeons to carefully evaluate leg images in traumatized extremities and look for calf augmentation implants, especially in unconscious patients.
