Avulsion fracture of the posterior cruciate ligament at the tibial insertion in a child: a case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) avulsion fracture from its tibial insertion is a very rare condition in children. An isolated avulsion fracture of PCL in a child and its repair by open reduction and internal fixation with a screw is reported.
Medical subject headings
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament
- Tibial Fractures
Anatomy
- knee
- tibia