Avulsion fractures of the tibial tuberosity in the adolescent athlete. Risk factors, mechanism of injury, and treatment.
Am J Sports Med
; 16(4): 336-40, 1988.
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ABSTRACT
Based on a review of the literature and our study of six cases, we investigated avulsion fractures of the tibial tuberosity in the athletic adolescent. A study of the mechanism of this acute injury helps to explain the different types of avulsion fractures of the tibial tuberosity. An understanding of predisposing factors and the biomechanical conditions leading to this injury may help identify those young athletes at the highest risk and may help the surgeon determine the most effective treatment for such a fracture. No complications were experienced by the patients in our study. Displaced fractures underwent open reduction and fixation with screws. This method shortens the period during which athletic activities are restricted.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Traumatismos en Atletas
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Fracturas de la Tibia
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Atletismo
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Articulación de la Rodilla
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Sports Med
Año:
1988
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Francia