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Tibial tuberosity avulsion in an adolescent diver
1Department of Orthopedics, Doctors Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Summary
An adolescent athlete sustained a proximal tibial physeal fracture after jumping off a spring diving board, an uncommon injury mechanism. This case highlights a novel cause of this specific type of fracture in sports medicine.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Pediatric Traumatology
Background:
- Proximal tibial physeal fractures are typically associated with high-energy axial loading injuries.
- Commonly, these fractures occur in sports like basketball, involving jumping from a stationary position.