Proximal tibia epiphyseal fracture (Salter-Harris ΙΙ)
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Diagnosis certain
Presentation
15-year-old boy reports a falling injury to his left knee during sports.
Patient Data
Age: 15 years
Gender: Male
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The fracture involves both the epiphyseal plate and the metaphysis: Salter-Harris II epiphyseal fracture. Note the small corner of the metaphysis.
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Post-operative radiographs: percutaneous K (Kirschner) wire fixation.
Case Discussion
Type II is the most common Salter-Harris fracture (85%). Lateral radiograph shows a displaced proximal tibia. The fracture involves both the epiphyseal plate and the metaphysis (Note the small corner of metaphysis).
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