87 F, still very active, with unstable distal tib-fib fx, go | Figure 1

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87 F, still very active, with unstable distal tib-fib fx, good pulses but atrophic skin and osteoporotic bone. Stabilized with fibular nail, perc tibial screws, and monorail ex-fix. Thoughts? (Not my case, my partners. Sorry for image quality)

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