Prognosis of injury of the distal tibia epiphysis depending upon the type of injury
Winker, H.; Röhner, H.; Weller, S.
Aktuelle Traumatologie 15(4): 165-169
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0044-6173 PMID: 2864810 Document Number: 247869
A follow-up of 51 patients after lysis or fracture of the distal tibia epiphysis showed that growth disturbance independant of the type of injury can occur (6 patients after Aitken-I and 1 patient following Aitken-III injury). The dislocation seems to be a good sign concerning the disturbance of blood supply. All 7 patients with growth disturbance showed a severe dislocation.