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Neugebauer, A; Muensterer, OJ; Buehligen, U; Till, H.
Bilateral Avulsion Fractures of the Tibial Tuberosity: A Double Case for Open Reduction and Fixation.
Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2008; 34(1):83-87 Doi: 10.1007/s00068-007-6154-1
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Co-authors Med Uni Graz: Till Holger
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Abstract:: Tibial tuberosity fractures are rare and occur mainly in adolescent males during vigorous quadriceps contraction. So far, only ten simultaneous bilateral fractures have been reported. We report the case of a 16-year-old male who avulsed both tibial tuberosities when he landed on his feet after a gymnastics routine. Diagnostic imaging demonstrated Ogden Type IIIA fractures. He underwent bilateral open reduction and screw fixation with a good functional result after 3 months. While closed reduction and percutaneous fixation has been proposed by some, the intraoperative findings in our patient would have prevented correct adaptation of the fragments because of a flap of periosteum impinged in both fracture gaps. This case emphasizes that minimally invasive techniques may sometimes be inappropriate in the management of these types of fractures.
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