Simultaneous bilateral tibal tubercle avulsion: A rare fracture
Journal Title: Dicle Tıp Dergisi - Year 2013, Vol 40, Issue 4
Abstract
Tibial tuberosity avulsion is a rare fracture in adolescence. Due to the shear forces on the immature epiphysis. Thirteen years old girl was admitted to the emergency department with knee pain and tenderness in both knees after jumping from a height of about one meter. İn examination she had tenderness and swelling over both tibial tuberosities. The patient could not do active knee extension. Type IIA fracture on the left and type IIIA fracture on the right knee were detected. For the patient’s fractures, closed reduction and fixation with 3 smooth Kirschner wires was performed. After immobilization in long-leg brace for three weeks the brace was removed and she include in the rehabilitation program. In this report, we discuss similar cases in the literature and the results of the treatment applied to our patient. Key words: Tuberositas tibia, avulsion fracture, percutaneous pinning
Authors and Affiliations
Hasan Metineren, Ali Güleç, Serdar Toker, Mustafa Yel, Burkay Kaçıra
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- DOI 10.5798/diclemedj.0921.2013.04.0360
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