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Tibial Tuberosity Fracture in an Elderly Gentleman: An Unusual Injury Pattern
Emma Brown1, Mohammad Taaha Sohail2, Jonathan West3
1Foundation Year 1 Doctor, Broomfield Hospital, Mid Essex Hospital Trust, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 7ET, UK.
Abstract:
Avulsion fracture of the tibial tuberosity is an infrequent injury in adolescents and an extremely rare occurrence in adults. We describe the case of an 86-year-old gentleman presenting after a fall, sustaining injury to the left knee. Radiographs of the left knee showed avulsion fracture of the tibial tuberosity. The purpose of this study was to present a rare case of tibial tuberosity avulsion fracture in an adult, the treatment performed, and the challenges faced. The case is discussed with the review of the literature.
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