Rotational displacement of the distal tibial epiphysis without fibular fracture.
Rotational displacement of the distal tibial epiphysis, a rare injury, is reported in a 14-year-old girl. A high clinical index of suspicion and roentgenograms of the entire leg, including knee and ankle, are necessary for diagnosis. Long-term followup is indicated to determine if epiphyseal closure will eventuate as it did in our patient.
D000293:Adolescent; D004838:Epiphyses / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D013977:Tibia / Q000293:injuries*