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I distacchi epifisari del ginocchio

Distal femoral and proximal tibia epiphyseal fractures

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Distal femoral and proximal tibia epiphyseal fractures are rare, but they have a high incidence of complications. The Salter-Harris classification remains the most used classification system. Radiographic evaluation should be accompanied by meticulous neurovascular status monitoring.

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Pavone, V., Alberghina, F. & Sessa, G. I distacchi epifisari del ginocchio. LO SCALPELLO 29, 147–152 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11639-015-0118-8

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