AVULSION FRACTURES OF THE TIBIAL SPINES IN ADULTS: A REPORT ON A CASE
Mouad Beqqali Hassani*, Amine EL Maqrout*, Ayoub Mjidila, Moncef Boufettal, Reda Allah Bassir, Mohamed Kharmaz, Moulay Omar Lamrani, Mustapha Mahfoud, Ahmed EL. Bardouni and Mohamed Saleh Berrada
ABSTRACT
The avulsion fracture of the tibial spines is a common lesion among adolescents but rare among adults, resulting in discontinuity of the anterior cruciate ligament. The classification of Meyers and Mac Keever modified by Zaricznyj is the most used. The treatment will depend on whether or not the insertion of the anterior cruciate ligament is moved to the tibial plateau. Orthopedic treatment gives excellent results for stage I. Surgical treatment is imperative for stages III and IV. As for Stage II, it will be a case-by-case decision. This fracture can give complications that must be prevented. We present the clinical observation of a young adult who has a tibial spines’ fracture, their diagnostic and therapeutic management with review of the literature.
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