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A rare case of traumatic bilateral fibular head fractures.

TitleA rare case of traumatic bilateral fibular head fractures.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2010
AuthorsChytas, A., Spyridakis A., Gigis J., Beslikas T., Panos N., & Christoforidis J.
JournalCase Rep Med
Volume2010
Date Published2010
ISSN1687-9635
Abstract

Avulsion fibular head fractures are rare. There is only one reference of bilateral fibular fractures after epileptic seizure. We aim to present the mechanism and the treatment of this rare injury. We present the case of a 30-year-old woman who was hit by a car on the anteromedial side of both knees. Clinical and radiographic control showed bilateral fibular head fractures. Knee instability was not found at both knees and MRI did not show any concomitant ligament ruptures. Bone bruises of both medial condyles found in MRI explain the mechanism of this injury. The patient was treated conservatively with functional knee braces for 6 weeks allowing full range of motion, but otherwise mobilised as normal without any support. Six weeks after the trauma, there were no symptoms while the fractures sites had united completely after 6 months. One year postinjury the patient was free from symptoms.

DOI10.1155/2010/920568
Alternate JournalCase Rep Med
PubMed ID20811573
PubMed Central IDPMC2929685

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