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Consideration for Limb Salvage in Place of Amputation in Complex Tibial Fracture With Neurovascular Injury: A Case
Deana M Mercer1, Hoang M Nguyen1, William Curtis1
1Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
Abstract:
High-energy tibial fractures often present with associated soft tissue injuries, including neuro-vascular damage, complicating the treatment decision. A 33-year-old male presented with Gustilo Anderson type IIIA fracture of the left distal tibia and fibula with associated closed calcaneus fracture and tibial nerve transection. Amputation was discussed, but the decision was made for limb salvage with nerve allograft. The patient displayed satisfactory functional recovery at 29 months postoperatively without need for major revision, grafting, arthrodesis, or amputation. This case report provides an example of successful limb salvage utilizing tibial nerve allograft in a complex high-energy lower extremity injury. Level of Evidence: IV.
