title: Simultaneous bilateral avulsion fracture of the tibial tuberosity. A case report.
abstract: Bilateral avulsion fracture of the tibial tuberosity is a rare injury. A 14-year-old male gymnast sustained simultaneous tibial tuberosity displaced fractures while attempting a forward flip. The recommended treatment was open reduction and internal fixation. Functional results were excellent one year after surgical treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock 72202.
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Lepse
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: McCarthy
authors.forename: F L
authors.initials: FL
authors.lastname: McCullough
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D001863:Bone Screws; D001864:Bone Wires; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006173:Gymnastics; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery