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https://doi.org/10.21860/medflum2020_241513

Tibial tubercle avulsion fracture with concomitant reversibile foot paresis in adolescent

Hari Jurdana ; Klinika za ortopediju Lovran, Lovran, Hrvatska
Veljko Šantić ; Klinika za ortopediju Lovran, Lovran, Hrvatska
Dalen Legović ; Klinika za ortopediju Lovran, Lovran, Hrvatska
Branko Šestan ; Klinika za ortopediju Lovran, Lovran, Hrvatska
Zdravko Jotanović ; Klinika za ortopediju Lovran, Lovran, Hrvatska
Leo Gulan ; Zavod za ortopediju i traumatologiju, KBC Rijeka, Rijeka, Hrvatska

Abstract

Aim: to show that even a minor trauma could cause the tibial tubercle avulsion in adolescents and has a high risk of developing compartment syndrome. Case report: A boy aged 15 sustained tibial tubercle avulsion after a minor trauma. During the postoperative period the peronal paresis was observed which regressed on pharmaceutical and physical therapy. Conclusion: Early recognition and treatment of tibial tubercle avulsion is very important. Close monitoring during the perioperative period is recommended.

Keywords

adolescent; compartment syndrom; fracture avulsion; tibia

Hrčak ID:

241513

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/241513

Publication date:

1.9.2020.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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