Tibial tubercle avulsions.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Avulsion of the tibial tubercle is not common. Sixteen cases are recorded, with a mean age of 15 years 2 months. All subjects were boys, 15 cases were left-sided, and three individuals had other associated knee injuries. All were treated operatively. Immobilization time averaged 4.9 weeks, with a mean follow-up of 15 months. Fourteen subjects regained full motion and activity. Three complications were noted, none of which was associated with this injury. This injury occurs in a vulnerable period when the physis is undergoing physiologic changes that weaken its ability to resist tensile loading.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Bolesta, MJ; Fitch, RD
Published Date
- March 1, 1986
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 6 / 2
Start / End Page
- 186 - 192
PubMed ID
- 3958174
Pubmed Central ID
- 3958174
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0271-6798
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1097/01241398-198603000-00013
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States