How long does it take for the tibial tuberosity to heal?

Return to play can be expected approximately 2–3 months after injury in Type I and II injuries. For Type III–V injuries return to play can be expected 3–6 months after injury.

What is a tibial tubercle fracture?

Tibial tubercle fracture is caused by injury from violent tensile forces on the tibial tuberosity. The force is delivered through eccentric contraction of the extensor mechanism of the knee from either of the following: Violent contraction of the extensors without shortening (eg, springing off when jumping)

What is a common complication of a tibial shaft fracture?

The most common complications in tibial shaft fracture are: Nonunion. Osteomyelitis. Malalignment with malunion.

How do you fix a tibial tuberosity?

The tibial tuberosity is reduced and fixed to the tibia by using one or two screws. In children, unicortical fixation may be as good as bicortical fixation. Arthroscopy or arthrotomy may be required to repair damaged menisci and to refashion a smooth articular surface, particularly in type III injuries.

Why is tibial tuberosity important?

The tibial tuberosity thus forms the terminal part of the large structure that acts as a lever to extend the knee-joint and prevents the knee from collapsing when the foot strikes the ground.

Is the tibial tuberosity a bone?

Just below the condyles on the anterior surface is the tibial tuberosity, a major bony ridge that provides an attachment point for the patella through the patellar ligament.

Where is the tibial tubercle located?

shinbone
The tibial tuberosity is the bump on the top of the tibia (shinbone) where the patellar tendon connects. Tendons connect muscles to bones. The patellar tendon stretches over the top of the patella (kneecap). The patellar tendon connects the large quadriceps muscle on the front of the thigh to the tibial tuberosity.

Do tibia fractures need surgery?

Surgery may be needed to fix a broken tibia. Open fractures need to be cleaned and treated right away, since they have a risk of infection. There are different surgical methods that may be used depending on where the tibia is broken, how severe the break is, and if other parts of the leg were also damaged.

Why is my tibial tubercle hurts?

Osgood-Schlatter disease is a condition that causes pain and swelling below the knee joint, where the patellar tendon attaches to the top of the shinbone (tibia), a spot called the tibial tuberosity. There may also be inflammation of the patellar tendon, which stretches over the kneecap.