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Right Lower Leg Injury with Multiple Surgeries

ID: exh79310a
This series of illustrations depict a transverse displaced fracture of the tibia and fibula, degloving injury and transection of the tibial artery. Multiple surgical procedures takes place and here are illustrated the initial surgical steps: Fracture fixation of the tibia using an intramedullary nail and locking screws, muscle flap to cover defect and protect the tibial bone, irrigation and debridement of open wound.
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