J Korean Fract Soc.  2000 Oct;13(4):1061-1066. 10.12671/jksf.2000.13.4.1061.

Treatment of Peterson classification Type VI of Physeal Injury in Ankle Joint: 2 cases report

• Lim BI
• Kim TS
• Whang KS
• Sung IH

• KMID: 2100180
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.2000.13.4.1061

Abstract

Peterson classification type VI, which has been reported newly on physeal injury classification, is defined as partial missing of the metaphysis and epiphysis with a portion of the physis. It has not been reported in the Republic of Korea to our knowledge. Because this is an open fracture, immediate surgery is needed in all cases. Angular deformity and leg length discrepancy occurs as a result of the formation of the physeal bar. Additional reconstuctive operation, therefore, should be necessary. We report two cases of Peterson classification type VI, both cases were open fracture at the level of ankle joint owing to pedestrian traffic accident. In our experience, Peterson classification type VI required multiple operations because progression of angular deformity with growth, and must be followed up until maturity.

Keyword

Ankle joint; Physeal injury; Peterson classification VI

MeSH Terms

Accidents, Traffic
Ankle Joint*
Ankle*
Classification*
Congenital Abnormalities
Epiphyses
Fractures, Open
Leg
Republic of Korea