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2012, Number 2

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Acta Ortop Mex 2012; 26 (2)

Anterior tibial tubercle fracture in teenagers. Clinical cases

Ares O, Seijas R, Casas-Duhrkop D, Catala J

Language: Spanish
References: 24
Page: 121-124
PDF size: 66.17 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Introduction: Anterior tibial tubercle fractures are relatively infrequent and occur mainly in young athletes 14 to 17 years old. Most fractures result from jumping during sports activities. Methods: We describe two cases of anterior tibial tubercle fractures. The latter were Ogden IIIA and IIIB. In both cases treatment consisted of open reduction and internal fixation with cannulated screws. Discussion: The mechanism of injury in the first case is more common than the one in the second case. The first case occurred after jumping to receive a pass during a basketball game. The second one occurred while playing soccer. The patient was kicked on the quadriceps musculature. Both cases involved functional disability. Conclusion: Biomechanically, the mechanism of injury in the second case increased the tension on the extensor apparatus. We performed synthesis with cannulated screws and obtained good results without complications.


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