Tibial tuberosity fractures in adolescents

Author:

Frey Steven1,Hosalkar Harish2,Cameron Danielle B.2,Heath Aaron2,David Horn B.2,Ganley Theodore J.2

Affiliation:

1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ USA

2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 2nd Floor, Wood Center, 34th St. and Civic Center Blvd., 19104, Philadelphia, PA USA

Abstract

Background Tibial tuberosity fractures in adolescents are uncommon. We retrospectively reviewed all tibial tuberosity fractures in adolescents (10–19) who presented to our level 1 pediatric trauma center over a 7-year period to review fracture morphology, mechanism of injury, fracture management including return to play, as well as complications. Additionally, we present a review of the literature and treatment algorithm. Methods We reviewed the clinical charts and radiographs of consecutive patients with tibial tuberosity fractures between 01 January 2000 and 01 January 2007. Data parameters included the following: patients age and gender, involved side, injury classification, co-morbidities, mechanism of injury, treatment, return to activity and complications. Data were extracted and reviewed, and a treatment algorithm is proposed with some additional insights into the epidemiology of the injury. Nineteen patients met the inclusion criteria. Results There were 19 patients with 20 tibial tuberosity fractures. The mean age was 13.7 years. There were 18 males and 1 female patient. There were nine left-sided injuries and eleven right-sided including one patient with bilateral fractures. Mechanism of injuries included basketball injury (8), running injury (5), football injury (3), fall from a scooter (2), high jump (1) and fall (1). Co-morbidities included three patients with concurrent Osgood–Schlatter disease and one with osteogenesis imperfecta. All were treated with ORIF, including arthroscopic-assisted techniques in two cases. Complications included four patients with pre-operative presentation of compartment syndrome all requiring fasciotomy, one post-operative stiffness and one painful hardware requiring removal. Range of motion was started an average of 4.3 weeks post-operatively and return to play was an average of 3.9 months post-operatively. Conclusion Although uncommon, tibial tuberosity fractures in adolescents are clinically important injuries. Early recognition and treatment (closed or open as appropriate) gives good results. All the patients in our series had surgical fixation as per different indications that have been elaborated. It is important for clinicians to recognize that compartment syndrome remains a significant concern post-injury and in the perioperative period. Close monitoring and timely intervention is recommended. A simple treatment algorithm is presented for clinicians to help manage these injuries.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine,Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

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