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==[[Toddler's fracture]]==
==Types==
 
==[[Tibial spine fracture]]==
 
==[[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
 
===Differential Diagnosis===
{{Tibial fractures peds}}
{{Tibial fractures peds}}


===Management===
==Differential Diagnosis==
*Types I and II
{{Distal leg fractures DDX}}
**Immobilization
*Displaced type II and type III
**Immediate ortho consult


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Tibia fracture (peds)]]
*[[Fractures (Main)]]
*[[Fractures (Main)]]


==Source==
==References==
Tintinalli
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[[Category:Peds]]
[[Category:Pediatrics]]
[[Category:Ortho]]
[[Category:Orthopedics]]

Latest revision as of 21:55, 26 June 2016

Types

Pediatric Tibial Fractures

Differential Diagnosis

Distal Leg Fracture Types

See Also

References

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