Bilateral avulsion fracture of the tibial tuberosity is a rare injury. A 14-year-old male gymnast sustained simultaneous tibial tuberosity displaced fractures while attempting a forward flip. The recommended treatment was open reduction and internal fixation. Functional results were excellent one year after surgical treatment.
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