• Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Apr 1988

    Case Reports

    Simultaneous bilateral avulsion fracture of the tibial tuberosity. A case report.

    • P S Lepse, R E McCarthy, and F L McCullough.
    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock 72202.
    • Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. 1988 Apr 1(229):232-5.

    AbstractBilateral 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.

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