TIBIAL TUBEROSITY AVULSION FRACTURE IN AN ADULT- A RARE CASE REPORT
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Tibial tuberosity avulsion fracture in an adult a rare case report. Avulsion of the tibial tuberosity is not an uncommon entity seen in adolescents. This injury is a very rare event in adults, with only a few cases reported in literature. Here we present a very rare case of an adult having tibial tuberosity avulsion with fracture femur. We performed an open reduction and internal fixation of the tibial tubercle using a cortical screw and tension-band wire. Patient had a good functional recovery after Six weeks of follow up.
Authors and Affiliations
Aterkar Vaibhav M| Dept of Orthopedics, Rural Medical College, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (DU), Loni, Maharashtra, India, Corresponding author email: vaibhavaterkar@gmail.com, Mahajan Uday D| Dept of Orthopedics, Rural Medical College, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (DU), Loni, Maharashtra, India, Somani Ashish M| Dept of Orthopedics, Rural Medical College, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (DU), Loni, Maharashtra, India
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- DOI 10.5958/2319-5886.2014.00042.3
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