Simultaneous bilateral avulsion fracture of the tibial tuberosity. A case report

Bilateral avulsion fracture of the tibial tuberosity is a rare injury. A 14-year-old male gymnast sustained simultaneous tibial tuberosity displaced fractures while attempting a forward flip. The recommended treatment was open reduction and internal fixation. Functional results were excellent one ye...

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Published inClinical orthopaedics and related research no. 229; p. 232
Main Authors Lepse, P S, McCarthy, R E, McCullough, F L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1988
Subjects
Adolescent
Athletic Injuries - etiology
Athletic Injuries - surgery
Bone Screws
Bone Wires
Casts, Surgical
Fracture Fixation, Internal
Gymnastics
Humans
Knee Injuries - etiology
Knee Injuries - surgery
Male
Tibial Fractures - etiology
Tibial Fractures - surgery
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Summary:Bilateral avulsion fracture of the tibial tuberosity is a rare injury. A 14-year-old male gymnast sustained simultaneous tibial tuberosity displaced fractures while attempting a forward flip. The recommended treatment was open reduction and internal fixation. Functional results were excellent one year after surgical treatment.
ISSN:0009-921X
DOI:10.1097/00003086-198804000-00032