Clinical orthopaedics and related research
-
Valgus slip of the capital femoral epiphysis, a rare entity which may be acute or chronic, occurred in a 12-year-old boy. The displacement may be associated with a pre-existing coxa valga. ⋯ A review of the English literature reveals only 8 previously reported cases of valgus slipping of the capital femoral epiphysis. Either valgus or lateral slips are unusual.
-
Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Sep 1978
Case ReportsOperative treatment of displaced Salter-Harris III distal tibial fractures.
Displaced, isolated Salter-Harris III fractures of the distal tibia are infrequent. Typically, the mechanism of injury is an external rotation stress to the adolescent ankle. The distal tibial growth plate fuses from medial to lateral during adolescence. ⋯ Closed reduction of displaced fractures is usually unsuccessful. In 5 displaced fractures, periosteal flaps were frequently found to have blocked closed reduction. Follow-up evaluation after open reduction and internal fixation revealed anatomic healing and normal ankle strength.