TIBIAL TUBERCLE AVULSION FRACTURE IN A MALE ADOLESCENT

Acta Clin Croat. 2015 Jun;54(2):216-9.

Abstract

Tibial tuberosity fractures are rare in childhood, most frequently due to excessive quadriceps muscle contraction. On performing long jump, a 15-year-old boy sustained tibial tuberosity avulsion fracture type II according to Watson-Jones. The patient was treated operatively with fragment repositioning and screw fixation. Ten months after the injury and rehabilitation, he resumed his sports activities with full range knee motion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Bone Screws*
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods*
  • Fracture Healing
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Tibial Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Tibial Fractures / surgery*