Ligamentous rupture of the ACL associated with dislocated fracture of the proximal tibial physis in a 12-year-old boy.
BACKGROUND
Dislocated fracture of the proximal physeal plate of the tibia with or without metaphyseal fragment is rare in children. This unusual fracture classically excludes rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament due to the ligament's stability. A combination of both injuries has not been previously published in the literature.


METHODS
The authors report the case of a 12-year-old boy who presented with a dislocated fracture (Salter-Harris II) of the proximal tibia combined with ligamentous rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament after a sporting accident.
Scholz
Stefan
S
Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville/TN, USA. stefan.scholz@mcmail.vanderbilt.edu
Köpke
Julian
J
Wessel
Lucas M
LM