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Case Reports
. 2019 Aug;29(6):1359-1363.
doi: 10.1007/s00590-019-02441-3. Epub 2019 Apr 19.

Combined avulsion fracture of the tibial tubercle and patellar tendon rupture in adolescents: a case report

Víctor Manuel Bárcena Tricio  1 , Rodrigo Hidalgo Bilbao  2
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Combined avulsion fracture of the tibial tubercle and patellar tendon rupture in adolescents: a case report

Víctor Manuel Bárcena Tricio et al. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2019 Aug.

Abstract

Simultaneous occurrence of tibial tubercle fracture and patellar tendon avulsion is an extremely rare condition. However, they have become more frequent due to increased participation in sports at a younger age. Diagnosis is not always straightforward, and treatment consists of open reduction and internal fixation. Only a few case reports of such injuries were reported in the literature with limited information according to diagnoses, treatment, and outcome in adolescents.

Keywords: Knee injuries; Patellar tendon avulsion; Tibial tubercle fracture.

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