Tibia fracture (peds): Difference between revisions
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**Fx through the small distal portion of the tibial tuberosity | **Fx through the small distal portion of the tibial tuberosity | ||
*Type II | *Type II | ||
**Occur after coalescence of | **Occur after coalescence of secondary ossification centers of tuberosity to the metaphysis | ||
*Type III | *Type III | ||
**Splits epiphysis of the tuberosity from the epiphysis of the proximal tibia | **Splits epiphysis of the tuberosity from the epiphysis of the proximal tibia | ||
Revision as of 21:07, 13 February 2012
Tibial Spine Fracture
Background
- Avulsion fx of tibial spine is equivalent to ACL rupture in adult
Management
- Nondisplaced
- Managed conservatively w/ immobilization and ortho f/u
- Displaced
- Immediate ortho consult
Tibial Tuberosity Fracture
Background
- Due to contraction of quadriceps against fixed leg
- Type I
- Fx through the small distal portion of the tibial tuberosity
- Type II
- Occur after coalescence of secondary ossification centers of tuberosity to the metaphysis
- Type III
- Splits epiphysis of the tuberosity from the epiphysis of the proximal tibia
- At risk for compartment syndrome
Management
- Types I and II
- Immobilization
- Displaced type II and type III
- Immediate ortho consult
Source
Tintinalli