Treatment for symptomatic os subtibiale in a preadolescent athlete: a report of 3 cases in preadolescence.

Kim, Jung Ryul; Nam, Kwang Woo; Seo, Kyu Bum; Shin, Sung Jin; Son, In Seok · Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol · 2012

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

The os subtibiale is a rare accessory bone, which should be distinguished from fracture of the medial malleolus because misinterpretation leads to the unnecessary surgery and immobilization. Herein, we report 3 cases of a symptomatic os subtibiale in preadolescent athlete with a review of the relevant literature.

Anatomy