title: Fracture of tibial tuberosity in an adult.
abstract: The fracture of tibial tuberosity is a rare lesion and still more unusual in adults. We describe a case in an adult who suffered a left knee injury due to a fall from height. No risk factors were identified. The lesion was treated with surgical reduction and internal fixation. The rehabilitation method was successful, resulting in excellent function and rage of motion of the knee. The aim of this study was to present an unusual case of direct trauma of the tibial tuberosity in an adult and the therapy performed.
authors.affiliation: Hospital Municipal Miguel Couto, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
authors.forename: Rodrigo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Pires e Albuquerque
authors.forename: André Siqueira
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Campos
authors.forename: Gabriel Costa Serrão
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: de Araújo
authors.forename: Vinícius Schott
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Gameiro
mesh_terms: D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013977:Tibia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*