Rehabilitation of Simultaneous Bilateral Tibial Tubercle Avulsion Fracture in an Adolescent: a Case Report
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https://doi.org/10.25759/spmfr.215Keywords:
Adolescent, Athletic Injuries, Tibial Fractures/rehabilitationAbstract
Simultaneous bilateral anterior tibial tuberosity avulsion fracture is a very uncommon injury and rarely reported in adolescents. Since the first reported case by Borch-Madsen in 1955 only 23 cases have been published. We report the case of a 14-year-old boy who had a simultaneous bilateral anterior tibial tuberosity avulsion fracture during a gym class, while running. The patient was submitted to surgical repair with anatomical reduction of the fractures and fixation with a cannulated screw. The patient underwent an intensive rehabilitation program for 4 months, without any significant complications. The outcome was very favorable with complete return, without restrictions to daily living activities.
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