Arthroscopic roofplasty: correction of an extension deficit following conservative treatment of a type III tibial avulsion fracture.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Extension loss following nonoperative treatment of a Type III tibial avulsion fracture does occur. Arthroscopic roofplasty (notchplasty) and scar excision are described to regain complete extension without compromising knee stability.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroscopy
- Knee
- Knee Injuries
- Tibial Fractures
Anatomy
- knee
- tibia