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BACKGROUND/AIMS: A little information is available in the orthopaedic literature on the clinical bedside assessment of the coronal plane deformities of the knee. We aim to explain the 'knee flexion test' to make it useful for the clinicians and the students learning the art of orthopaedics. METHODS AND RESULTS: We describe the principle, pre-requisites, fallacy, and modification of the 'knee flexion test' along with the illustrative case description that had genu valgum deformity of the left knee of tibial origin. CONCLUSION: The 'knee flexion test' should be a part of clinical bedside assessment of the coronal plane deformities of the knee.
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The treatment of displaced proximal tibial fractures is challenging. Recent developments in the techniques of internal fixation, including the development of locking plates and minimally invasive surgical techniques have revolutionaries the treatment of such fractures. We present a case of proximal displaced tibial fracture that was treated with anatomical proximal tibial locking plate using minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis. Patient made uneventful recovery even after he sustained re-injury and plate bending and was manipulated under anaesthesia for the same.