The triplane variant of the tibial apophyseal fracture: a case report and a review of the literature.

Hermus, Joris P S; Driessen, Marcel J M; Mulder, Hans; Bos, Cees F A · J Pediatr Orthop B · 2003

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A rare case of tibial apophyseal fracture with extension in the antero-lateral physis and epiphysis in a 17-year-old boy is described. This type of fracture, which can be associated with intra-articular lesions and lesions of the extensor mechanism, resembles the better known distal tibial triplane fracture. Arthroscopic controlled anatomic reduction with restoration of the articular surface was achieved.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy