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===Types===
===Types===
*Type I
*Type I
**Fx through the small distal portion of the tibial tuberosity
**Fracture through the small distal portion of the tibial tuberosity
*Type II
*Type II
**Occur after coalescence of secondary ossification centers of tuberosity to the metaphysis
**Occur after coalescence of secondary ossification centers of tuberosity to the metaphysis
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{{Tibial fractures peds}}
{{Tibial fractures peds}}


==Workup==
==Evaluation==


==Management==
==Management==
{{General Fracture Management}}
===Specific Management===
*Types I and II
*Types I and II
**Immobilization
**Immobilization
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==External Links==
==External Links==


==Sources==
==References==
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<references/>
*Tintinalli


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[[Category:Ortho]]
[[Category:Pediatrics]]
[[Category:Orthopedics]]

Latest revision as of 05:01, 18 September 2019

Background

  • Due to contraction of quadriceps against fixed leg

Types

  • Type I
    • Fracture 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

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Pediatric Tibial Fractures

Evaluation

Management

General Fracture Management

Specific Management

  • Types I and II
    • Immobilization
  • Displaced type II and type III
    • Immediate ortho consult

Disposition

See Also

External Links

References