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01-11-2014 | Pictorial Essay
Avulsion fractures of the pediatric knee
Authors:
Arnold C. Merrow, Michael P. Reiter, Andrew M. Zbojniewicz, Tal Laor
Published in:
Pediatric Radiology
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Issue 11/2014
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Abstract
Although avulsion fractures of the pediatric knee are uncommon, they are important injuries to recognize because they are frequently associated with adjacent soft-tissue and osteocartilaginous abnormalities. Related injuries, which include entrapment of soft-tissue structures, intra-articular fracture extension, and intra-articular loose bodies, can complicate or alter therapy. The most commonly affected soft-tissue structures include the cruciate ligaments, collateral ligaments and supporting tendons, and extensor mechanism and retinacula. The purpose of this pictorial essay is to review avulsion fractures of the pediatric knee and to highlight associated injuries.