Treatment for symptomatic os subtibiale in a preadolescent athlete: a report of 3 cases in preadolescence

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 releva...

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Published in:European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology 2012-11, Vol.22 (Suppl 1), p.229-232
Main Authors: Kim, Jung Ryul, Nam, Kwang Woo, Seo, Kyu Bum, Shin, Sung Jin, Son, In Seok
Format: Article
Language:English
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Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Surgical Orthopedics
Traumatic Surgery
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1633-8065
1432-1068
DOI:10.1007/s00590-012-0998-8