Successful Nonoperative Treatment of Isolated Popliteus Tendon Avulsion Fractures in Two Adolescents. (14th August 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McKay, Scott D.; Holt, Andrew; Stout, Thomas; Hysa, Viola Qafalijaj
• Other Names: Burda Rastislav Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in orthopedics. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-08-14
• Subjects: Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; Orthopedics; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/759419
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6749

Abstract

Abstract : Isolated popliteal tendon avulsion fractures are relatively uncommon in the pediatric population as other posterolateral lateral structures are often involved. This report describes two skeletally immature male patients who presented with knee injuries without ligamentous instability and were subsequently diagnosed with isolated popliteus tendon avulsion fractures. Both of these patients were managed nonoperatively and had subjectively full recoveries. As the treatment for isolated popliteal tendon avulsion fractures is still unclear, the report here may contribute to strategies regarding conservative treatment of these injuries.