The triplane variant of the tibial apophyseal fracture: a case report and a review of the literature

J Pediatr Orthop B. 2003 Nov;12(6):406-8. doi: 10.1097/01.bpb.0000060289.16932.41.

Abstract

A rare case of tibial apophyseal fracture with extension in the antero-lateral physis and epiphysis in a 17-year-old boy is described. This type of fracture, which can be associated with intra-articular lesions and lesions of the extensor mechanism, resembles the better known distal tibial triplane fracture. Arthroscopic controlled anatomic reduction with restoration of the articular surface was achieved.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Arthroscopy
  • Epiphyses / injuries*
  • Epiphyses / surgery
  • Humans
  • Knee Joint / surgery
  • Male
  • Soccer / injuries
  • Tibial Fractures / diagnosis*
  • Tibial Fractures / surgery