A schematic illustrates the relationship between tibial tubercle fracture and the vascular system. (IMAGE)

Chongqing Medical University

A schematic illustrates the relationship between tibial tubercle fracture and the vascular system.

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A schematic illustrates the relationship between tibial tubercle fracture and the vascular system. The proximal tibia is in close proximity to the popliteal artery which adds the possibility of the entrapment syndrome. The anterior tibial recurrent artery is associated with the incidence of compartment syndrome.

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Pediatric Discovery

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