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Pseudofracture: An Acute Peripheral Tissue Trauma Model
Published on: April 18, 2011
Avulsion fractures of the pediatric knee
Arnold C Merrow1, Michael P Reiter, Andrew M Zbojniewicz
1Department of Radiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave., MLC 5031, Cincinnati, OH, 45229, USA, carl.merrow@cchmc.org.
Abstract:
Although avulsion fractures of the pediatric knee are uncommon, they are important injuries to recognize because they are frequently associated with adjacent soft-tissue and osteocartilaginous abnormalities. Related injuries, which include entrapment of soft-tissue structures, intra-articular fracture extension, and intra-articular loose bodies, can complicate or alter therapy. The most commonly affected soft-tissue structures include the cruciate ligaments, collateral ligaments and supporting tendons, and extensor mechanism and retinacula. The purpose of this pictorial essay is to review avulsion fractures of the pediatric knee and to highlight associated injuries.
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