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Proximal Tibial Epiphysis Fracture in a 13-Year-Old Male Athlete

Proximal Tibial Epiphysis Fracture in a 13-Year-Old Male Athlete

Authors :
Pavlos E Katsoulis
Ioannis M. Stavrakakis
Maria S Katsafarou
Source :
Case Reports in Orthopedics, Vol 2017 (2017), Case Reports in Orthopedics
Publication Year :
2017
Publisher :
Hindawi Limited, 2017.

Abstract

Fractures of the proximal epiphysis of the tibia are rare, representing 0.5 to 3.0% of all epiphyseal injuries. These injuries can damage the popliteal vessels and their bifurcation, affecting the blood supply of the lower limb, as well as the nerves below the knee. Epiphyseal growth arrest is also a potential complication, leading to various angular deformities. We present a case of a 13-year-old male athlete with a posteriorly displaced Salter-Harris type II fracture of the proximal epiphysis of the left tibia who was treated conservatively with closed reduction and cast immobilization.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20906757 and 20906749
Volume :
2017
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Case Reports in Orthopedics
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....e42cae2ff6c4824f4b4bd43848fead61