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Proximal Tibial Epiphysis Fracture in a 13-Year-Old Male Athlete
Joint Authors
Stavrakakis, Ioannis M.
Katsoulis, Pavlos E.
Katsafarou, Maria S.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-05-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Fractures of the proximal epiphysis of the tibia are rare, representing 0.5 to 3.0% of all epiphyseal injuries.
These injuries can damage the popliteal vessels and their bifurcation, affecting the blood supply of the lower limb, as well as the nerves below the knee.
Epiphyseal growth arrest is also a potential complication, leading to various angular deformities.
We present a case of a 13-year-old male athlete with a posteriorly displaced Salter-Harris type II fracture of the proximal epiphysis of the left tibia who was treated conservatively with closed reduction and cast immobilization.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Stavrakakis, Ioannis M.& Katsoulis, Pavlos E.& Katsafarou, Maria S.. 2017. Proximal Tibial Epiphysis Fracture in a 13-Year-Old Male Athlete. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148310
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Stavrakakis, Ioannis M.…[et al.]. Proximal Tibial Epiphysis Fracture in a 13-Year-Old Male Athlete. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148310
American Medical Association (AMA)
Stavrakakis, Ioannis M.& Katsoulis, Pavlos E.& Katsafarou, Maria S.. Proximal Tibial Epiphysis Fracture in a 13-Year-Old Male Athlete. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148310
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1148310