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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 | Issue 11/2014

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.

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Title: Avulsion fractures of the pediatric knee
Authors: Arnold C. Merrow
Michael P. Reiter
Andrew M. Zbojniewicz
Tal Laor
Publication date: 01-11-2014
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Pediatric Radiology / Issue 11/2014
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-014-3126-6

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