Commentary

Obscure Distal Femoral Epiphyseal Injury

Authors: WYATT C. SIMPSON JR. MD, DAVID F. FARDON MD

Abstract

Undisplaced type I epiphyseal fracture of the distal femur in the adolescent athlete may mimic injury to a ligament. Roentgenographic examination with the knee under stress will reveal the diagnosis, thereby avoiding unnecessary arthrotomy and dictating appropriate treatment and follow-up.

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