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case_images: Lateral X-ray of the thoracic spine. The red arrow is the showing the T8 fracture.
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case_images: FIG1
case_images: The X-ray examination revealed a displaced fracture of the anterior margin of the distal tibia without high comminution and a stable compression fracture of the body of the T8 vertebra (Figures 1, 2).
case_images: Anteroposterior and lateral X-ray indicating the uncommon type fracture of the anterior margin of the distal tibia (red arrow)
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case_images: FIG2
case_images: The X-ray examination revealed a displaced fracture of the anterior margin of the distal tibia without high comminution and a stable compression fracture of the body of the T8 vertebra (Figures 1, 2).
case_images: Anteroposterior and lateral postoperative (14 days) X-ray
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case_images: FIG3
case_images: Reduction of the fracture and proper screw placement were confirmed fluoroscopically intraoperatively and roentgenographically postoperatively (Figure 3).
case_images: Anteroposterior and lateral postoperative (12 weeks) X-ray
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case_images: FIG4
case_images: Healing of the fracture was achieved three months after the injury (Figure 4).