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Retrograde fixation of the lesser trochanter in the adolescent: new surgical technique and clinical results of two cases.

Document type:
Case Reports; Journal Article
Author(s):
Otto, A; Banke, I J; Mehl, J; Beitzel, K; Imhoff, A B; Scheiderer, B
Abstract:
INTRODUCTION: Avulsions of the lesser femoral trochanter are rare injuries in the adolescent population. An acute avulsion causes severe functional impairment with compromised hip flexion. Recent literature reports the superiority of surgical treatment for apophyseal avulsion fractures of the pelvis in adolescents. Unfortunately, there are no guidelines for an evidence-based treatment of lesser trochanter avulsions established. We present the cases of two adolescent athletes treated operatively....     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg
Year:
2019
Journal volume:
139
Journal issue:
4
Pages contribution:
537-545
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1007/s00402-018-3091-x
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30535582
Print-ISSN:
0936-8051
TUM Institution:
Fachgebiet Sportorthopädie (Prof. Imhoff); Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Sportorthopädie
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