tuberosity

Tuberosity fractures

Definition

1.  Anterior process

Part of complex sprain / easily missed

- non operative if small

- ORIF if large and displaced

2.  Tuberosity fractures

Need ORIF if displaced

- have T Achilles attached and can put skin under threat

- ORIF (usually closed reduction and screw)

Epidemiology

Young men

Aetiology

FOOSH

- axial load, dorsiflexion and radial deviation

DISI occurs in ulna deviation

Herbert Classification

Type A    Stable acute fracture

A1 Tubercle