[Proximal tibial epiphysiolysis in a young gymnast due to hyperflexion trauma].
The authors present an unusual case of upper tibial epiphysiolysis due to hyperflexion trauma. The patient was operated on by removal of interposed periosteum and fixation by crossed Kirchner wires. Knowledge of the mechanism of trauma and the direction of the force of the trauma is essential to the planning of the surgical approach and awareness of possible complications.
Olesen
Ulrik Kähler
UK
Hillerød Sygehus, Ortopaedkirurgisk Afdeling, Hillerød. ulrik@instruksen.dk
Lind
Thomas
T
D000293:Adolescent; D001458:Bandages; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001864:Bone Wires; D004839:Epiphyses, Slipped / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006173:Gymnastics / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013977:Tibia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery