Tibial tuberosity avulsion fracture
Tibial tuberosity avulsion fracture
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India: Wolters Kluwer - Medknow
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English
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India: Wolters Kluwer - Medknow
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Avulsion fractures of tibial tuberosity are very rare injuries. It is seen in adolescent males and corresponds to maturation of extensor mechanism and growth plate closure. Fourteen-year-old male presented with hyperflexion injury while long jump sports. Imaging showed tibial tubercle avulsion. He was treated with open reduction and internal fixati...
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Tibial tuberosity avulsion fracture
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TN_cdi_wolterskluwer_medknow_10_4103_KJOO_KJOO_27_23
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_wolterskluwer_medknow_10_4103_KJOO_KJOO_27_23
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2249-233X
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2249-2348
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10.4103/KJOO.KJOO_27_23
