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Tibia fracture (proximal)

Case contributed by Gerry Gardner
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Painful swollen knee

Patient Data

Age: 6 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Undisplaced oblique fracture of proximal tibia metaphysis.

Case Discussion

Young girl fell from trampoline and complained of knee pain and inability to weight bear.

A proximal tibia fracture is seen that involves the tibia tubercle.

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