Presentation
Sprain of the right knee during a football match.
Patient Data
Age: 15 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Proximal tibia metaphyseal fracture - Salter-Harris ΙΙ
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The fracture involves both the physis and metaphysis of the tibia.
From the case:
Proximal tibia metaphyseal fracture - Salter-Harris ΙΙ
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The slightly displaced fracture of the tibia extends posteriorly through the physis and metaphysis.
Case Discussion
Salter-Harris type II fractures are characterized by a fracture that extends from the physis to the metaphysis.
Case courtesy Dr.ssa A. Pruccoli
Radiographer: TSRM Fabio Imola
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