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Acta médica Grupo Ángeles
Print version ISSN 1870-7203
Abstract
CHICO CARPIZO, Fernando et al. Bilateral tibial spine fracture in an adult. Acta méd. Grupo Ángeles [online]. 2022, vol.20, n.1, pp.71-73. Epub Oct 10, 2022. ISSN 1870-7203. https://doi.org/10.35366/103560.
Introduction:
Tibial spine fracture is rare, with an incidence of 3/100,000; bilateral fractures are of extraordinary presentation.
Case report:
30-year-old female who suffered a fall of 1.5 m height colliding the floor with heels that caused axial load, hyperextension, and forced valgus of both knees, her X-rays and tomography showed bilateral tibial spine fracture, he received arthroscopic treatment, carrying out reduction and fixation with high-strength sutures and Kirschner wires.
Conclusions:
Arthroscopic management of this type of injury provides functional results and reduces comorbidity, avoiding a second surgery to remove material.
Keywords : Tibial spine fracture; arthroscopy; fixation; high strength sutures; Kirschner wires.
