Avulsion Fracture of Femoral Attachment of Anterior Cruciate Ligament in a 7-Year-Old Girl
10.4055/jkoa.2024.59.5.365
- Author:
Sang Hyun JEON
1
;
Sang-Uk LEE
;
Sung An HONG
;
Sun Young JOO
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Incheon, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2024;59(5):365-369
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Anterior cruciate ligament rupture is rare in children and adolescents, and unlike in adults, it occurs as an avulsion fracture at the tibial attachment rather than a mid-substance tear. Proximal avulsion fractures are extremely rare, and bone fragments may not be observed on radiographs in children, resulting in a delayed diagnosis. This paper reports a case of avulsion fracture of femoral attachment of anterior cruciate ligament with delayed diagnosis in a seven-year-old girl.
