Patellar medial patellofemoral ligament avulsion with an osteochondral fracture of the medial patellar margin seems to benefit from initial fixation when compared with simple arthroscopic removal, ...

A 12-year-old boy landed awkwardly while attempting a flip and sustained a forced eccentric knee flexion injury. He had immediate anterior knee pain and an inability to bear weight. He was seen in a ...

What Is an Avulsion Fracture? An avulsion fracture happens when a ligament or tendon pulls away a small piece of a bone. This usually results from an accident or traumatic injury. Avulsion fractures ...

A fracture is a break or crack in a bone that often results from an injury. With an avulsion fracture, an injury to the bone occurs near where the bone attaches to a tendon or ligament. When the ...

An MRI test uses magnets and radio waves to capture images inside your body without making a surgical incision. It can be performed on any part of your body. A knee MRI looks specifically at your knee ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (January 25, 2022) – Trail Blazers center Cody Zeller underwent successful surgery today to address his right patellar avulsion fracture. The procedure was performed by Dr. Neal ...

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