| Literature DB >> 26662783 |
Jung Ryul Kim1, Kwang Woo Nam2, Kyu Bum Seo2, Sung Jin Shin3, In Seok Son2.
Abstract
The os subtibiale is a rare accessory bone, which should be distinguished from fracture of the medial malleolus because misinterpretation leads to the unnecessary surgery and immobilization. Herein, we report 3 cases of a symptomatic os subtibiale in preadolescent athlete with a review of the relevant literature.Entities:
Keywords: Medial malleolus fracture; Os subtibiale; Preadolescence
Year: 2012 PMID: 26662783 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-012-0998-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol ISSN: 1633-8065