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tuberosity of the tibia
(redirected from Tibial tubercle)

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tuberosity of the tibia,
a large oblong elevation at the proximal end of the tibia to which the ligament of the patella attaches.


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Because of the degenerative changes, some orthopedic surgeons would advocate a tibial tubercle elevation, which has the capability of addressing the degenerative changes because it not only realigns the patella to take pressure off the lateral side, it also redistributes the forces proximal and distal to try to relieve some of the pressure on the "worn" area.
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INTRODUCTION Avulsion fractures of the tibial tubercle are rare, accounting for <3% of all epiphyseal injuries and 1% of all physeal injuries.
Avulsion fractures of the tibial tubercle by A Abalo and K G Akakpo-numado and A Dossim and A Walla and K Gnassingbe and A H Tekou / Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Two potentiometers, placed on the patella and the tibial tubercle respectively, were used to measure tibial displacement (millimetres).
Specific adaptations of neuromuscular control and knee joint ... by Gruber, M.; Bruh, S.; Gollhofer, A. / New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy
 
 
 
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