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ReviewActa ortopedica brasileira2026

UPDATES ON THE TREATMENT OF ANTERIOR TIBIAL TUBEROSITY AVULSION FRACTURES IN ADOLESCENTS.

Flávia Rachel Nogueira de Negreiros Freitas, Carla Mariana Gonçalves Carvalho E Silva, Danilo do Nascimento Viana, José Alves da Silva, Alexandre Almeida Borges, Osvaldo Campos Pereira

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Review in Acta ortopedica brasileira, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Flávia Rachel Nogueira de Negreiros FreitasUniversidade Estadual do Piaui (UESPI), Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Teresina, PI, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2124-9235
Carla Mariana Gonçalves Carvalho E SilvaUniversidade Estadual do Piaui (UESPI), Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Teresina, PI, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8276-8114
Danilo do Nascimento VianaUniversidade Estadual do Piaui (UESPI), Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Teresina, PI, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7349-8290
José Alves da SilvaUniversidade Estadual do Piaui (UESPI), Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Teresina, PI, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6943-6237
Alexandre Almeida BorgesUniversidade Estadual do Piaui (UESPI), Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Teresina, PI, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8290-1114
Osvaldo Campos PereiraUniversidade Estadual do Piaui (UESPI), Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Teresina, PI, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6353-3617

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Anterior tibial tuberosity avulsion fracture (ATF) is a rare injury in adolescents, usually associated with sports activities, ranging from mild to complex cases. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are essential to recover knee function and avoid complications. This study analyzed updates and innovations in the treatment of ATF in adolescents, highlighting recent therapeutic approaches and their efficacy. A narrative review of the literature was performed in the Lilacs, PubMed and Capes Periodicals databases. Treatment should be individualized, with a conservative approach for stable fractures and surgical fixation for severe cases. Advances such as fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous fixation have optimized recovery, allowing better joint assessment and less invasiveness. Postoperative management emphasizes early mobilization and physiotherapeutic rehabilitation, favoring functional recovery and a safe return to sports. The prognosis is generally favorable, provided the diagnosis is accurate and the follow-up is rigorous. Rehabilitation is essential to restore muscle strength and prevent relapses. Despite advances, the scarcity of long-term studies highlights the need for more research to standardize protocols and improve clinical outcomes.

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AdolescentFractures, AvulsionTibiaTreatment Outcome

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PMID42382145
PMCPMC13316997

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