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what is the treatment of intra-articular fracture of the tibial tuberosity?
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Dr. Adrian Rawlinson answered
38 years experience Sports Medicine
Fracture. : I'd it's non displaced then bracing or casting. If its displaced then open reduction and internal fixation.
Answered on Oct 27, 2012
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