The American journal of sports medicine
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Tibial tubercle fractures are uncommon and rarely occur after closure of the proximal tibial epiphysis. A study of 15 such injuries, all unilateral, showed the age range to be from 12 to 16 years. ⋯ No early complications occurred, and no later deformities, such as genu recurvatum as reported by Blout, were detected. All patients returned to normal activity including in some cases, varsity athletics.