Thursday 18 May 2017

Proximal Tibial Epiphyseal Fracture, Complete Separation: A Rare Occurrence

Dislocation of the knee joint and fractures about the proximal tibia are extremely rare occurrences in the paediatric age groups.

Based on the Salter and Harris classification system, we present a case of Type 1 fracture of the proximal tibia with complete separation of the epiphysis.

Tibial Epiphyseal Fracture
The case also highlights the presence of other concomitant injuries that accompany the trauma around the knee.

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