Zeitschrift für Kinderchirurgie : organ der Deutschen, der Schweizerischen und der Osterreichischen Gesellschaft für Kinderchirurgie = Surgery in infancy and childhood
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Avulsion fractures of the tibial tuberosity occurred in 7 adolescents. Their ages ranged from 13 to 16 years. With one exception the fracture occurred while the patients were engaged in vigorous sports, particularly soccer and jumping. ⋯ Closed reduction was successful in 1 patient while two patients were treated via cast immobilisation. In all patients there was a total disappearance of symptoms within 3 months to 4 years. A classification scheme and the indications for surgery are discussed.