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Anterior tibial tuberosity avulsion: A case of late diagnosis
Abstract
Avulsion fracture of the anterior tibial tubercle (ATT) results from an abrupt traction of the patella tendon mostly occurring in adolescent males. Early diagnosis is critical for proper patient management. We report a case of an 18-year-old male student with a sixteen months history of pain in the anterior aspect of the right knee and inability to fully extend the right knee following injury sustained while playing football. The patella tendon was not palpable when the knee was extended, with a palpable bony mass floating below the patella. Lateral X-Ray of the right knee showed a triangular bony mass below the lower pole of the Patella. A diagnosis of an anterior tibial tuberosity avulsion was made.
