Flexion-type Salter-Harris I injury of the proximal tibial epiphysis

Authors
Mudgal, CS Popovitz, LE Kasser, JR
Citation
Cs. Mudgal et al., Flexion-type Salter-Harris I injury of the proximal tibial epiphysis, J ORTHOP TR, 14(4), 2000, pp. 302-305
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA
ISSN journal
08905339 → ACNP
Volume
14
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
302 - 305
Database
ISI
SICI code
0890-5339(200005)14:4<302:FSIIOT>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
The authors report a case of a flexion-type epiphyseal separation of the pr oximal tibia. The injury described herein is a displaced Salter-Harris type I injury. Literature pertaining to this rare injury is reviewed, and manag ement options are discussed.