Paediatric Tibial Tubercle Avulsion
- Typically in adolescents & is a transitional fracture
- As the closure of this physis is imminant then there is a low incidence of recurvatum
Classification
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
Type 1 |
through the ossification center |
| Type 2 | between the ossification center of the tubercle & the plateau |
| Type 3 | out into the joint |
Treatment
- ORIF with a screw if displace
