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Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy
The patellofemoral joint presents a complex challenge to the surgeon. There are many surgical options for treatment, but none is universally successful in all cases. Tibial tubercle osteotomy has a long history in the distal approach to treating patellar problems. The current approach to the patellofemoral joint continues to evolve. Previous standard measurements and treatments are being re-exa...
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We have reviewed 16 patients with avulsion fractures of the tibial tubercle, mostly boys who sustained left-sided injuries during sport. Two-thirds had type I or II injuries and were treated conservatively. Fractures involving the knee joint (type III) had internal fixation. The final results were good except for minor complications such as a prominent and uncomfortable tibial tubercle.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Orthopedics & Traumatology
سال: 1980
ISSN: 1349-4333,0037-1033
DOI: 10.5035/nishiseisai.29.796