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Pseudofracture: An Acute Peripheral Tissue Trauma Model
Published on: April 18, 2011
Fracture of tibial tuberosity in an adult
Rodrigo Pires e Albuquerque1, André Siqueira Campos, Gabriel Costa Serrão de Araújo
1Hospital Municipal Miguel Couto, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Abstract:
The fracture of tibial tuberosity is a rare lesion and still more unusual in adults. We describe a case in an adult who suffered a left knee injury due to a fall from height. No risk factors were identified. The lesion was treated with surgical reduction and internal fixation. The rehabilitation method was successful, resulting in excellent function and rage of motion of the knee. The aim of this study was to present an unusual case of direct trauma of the tibial tuberosity in an adult and the therapy performed.
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