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Simultaneous bilateral tibial tubercle avulsion fracture.

D C Maar1, C B Kernek, R O Pierce

  • 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis 46223.

Orthopedics
|November 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Bilateral simultaneous tibial tubercle avulsion fractures are rare injuries. This case report details a successful surgical fixation and subsequent screw removal due to pain in a teenage athlete.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Pediatric Orthopedics

Background:

  • Tibial tubercle avulsion fractures are uncommon injuries, particularly when occurring bilaterally and simultaneously.
  • Watson-Jones Type III fractures involve the entire tibial tubercle apophysis.

Observation:

  • A 16-year-old male basketball player experienced bilateral simultaneous tibial tubercle avulsion fractures (Watson-Jones Type III) after jumping.
  • The patient underwent successful open reduction and internal fixation with screws for both fractures.

Findings:

  • Surgical fixation achieved fracture union.
  • The patient later required hardware removal due to persistent knee pain and tenderness over the fixation screws.

Implications:

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  • This case highlights a rare injury pattern in adolescent athletes.
  • It underscores the potential for complications, such as pain and tenderness, necessitating hardware removal after tibial tubercle fracture fixation.