Operative Treatment of Bilateral Tibial Tuberosity Fractures in Adolescent: A Case Report.
10.12671/jkfs.2010.23.3.317
- Author:
Hong Kyun KIM
1
;
Jung Han YOO
;
Yong Wook PARK
;
Jin Soo PARK
;
Kyu Cheol NOH
;
Kook Jin CHUNG
;
Keun Jong JANG
;
Ji Hyo HWANG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea. dr73@dreamwiz.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Tibial tuberosity fractures;
Bilateral;
Adolescent
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Humans;
Male;
Running
- From:Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
2010;23(3):317-320
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Bilateral avulsion fractures of the tibial tubercles are extremely rare. There is no case report about this in Korean literature. We present simultaneous bilateral tibial tuberosity fractures in 14-year-old adolescent male fell on the ground during running. These fractures were managed by open reduction and screw fixation. We gained complete union and removed metal after 6 months. Functional results were excellent 6 month after surgical treatment.
