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Fibrous interposition causing valgus deformity after fracture of the upper tibial metaphysis in children.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  893506     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The development of genu valgum in a child after a fracture of the upper metaphysis of the tibia with a medial gap is due to the interposition of a flap of fibrous tissue consisting of pes anserinus and periosteum avulsed from the lower fragment. The ensuing biomechanical disturbance induces bowing of the shaft and asymmetrical growth at both ends of the bone. Four cases of established deformity are reported, together with two cases of fresh fracture successfully treated by surgical clearance of the fibrous tissue from the gap.
Authors:
B G Weber
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume     Volume:  59     ISSN:  0301-620X     ISO Abbreviation:  J Bone Joint Surg Br     Publication Date:  1977 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1977-10-31     Completed Date:  1977-10-31     Revised Date:  2010-11-10    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0375355     Medline TA:  J Bone Joint Surg Br     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  290-2     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Bone Diseases, Developmental / etiology*,  surgery
Child
Child, Preschool
Humans
Male
Tibia / growth & development*,  radiography
Tibial Fractures / complications*,  radiography,  surgery

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