Tibia fracture (peds): Difference between revisions

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-==Tibial Spine Fracture==
+==Types==
-===Background===
+{{Tibial fractures peds}}
-*Avulsion fx of tibial spine is equivalent to ACL rupture in adult
-===Management===
+==Differential Diagnosis==
-*Nondisplaced
+{{Distal leg fractures DDX}}
-**Managed conservatively w/ immobilization and ortho f/u
-*Displaced
-**Immediate ortho consult
-==Tibial Tuberosity Fracture==
+==See Also==
-===Background===
+*[[Fractures (Main)]]
-*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 2ndary 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===
+==References==
-*Types I and II
+<references/>
-**Immobilization
-*Displaced type II and type III
-**Immediate ortho consult
-==Source==
+[[Category:Pediatrics]]
-Tintinalli
+[[Category:Orthopedics]]
-[[Category:Peds]]
-[[Category:Ortho]]