Why the study?
Does open reduction and fixation with screws safely treat displaced avulsion fractures of the tibial tuberosity in adolescent athletes?
Does open reduction and fixation with screws safely treat displaced avulsion fractures of the tibial tuberosity in adolescent athletes?
Open reduction and fixation with screws is a safe and effective treatment for displaced tibial tuberosity avulsion fractures in adolescent athletes, facilitating quicker return to sports.
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May support screw fixation for faster return in select adolescent cases; hypothesis-generating from Level 5 data and should not yet change practice.
Mirbey et al. (1988) studied this question.
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