Proximal Tibial Epiphysis Fracture in a 13-Year-Old Male Athlete

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...

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Main Authors: Ioannis M. Stavrakakis, Pavlos E. Katsoulis, Maria S. Katsafarou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/4823589