Fratura isolada de Tillaux em adulto – Revisão da Literatura com base em um relato de caso raro

Abstract: Isolated Tillaux fracture is a rare anterolateral distal tibia fracture frequently misdiagnosed in adults. It typically occurs in adolescents nearing skeletal maturity by avulsion of the anterior-inferior tibiofibular ligament. This case-based literature review study aims to elicit the existing information regarding this fracture in adults, and summarize its injury mechanism, diagnosis, and treatment procedures. According to the literature, this is only the eighth case described: a 46-year-old woman that suffered an isolated Tillaux fracture with 4 mm of displacement, and open reduction and fixation with double cannulated screws were performed. After proper rehabilitation, an excellent functional and radiological outcome was reached. It is important to recognize and appropriately treat these distinct injuries to prevent further instability, degenerative changes, and ankle joint function limitation. Early diagnosis and appropriate osteosynthesis play a significant role in a successful recovery prognosis.

Object Details

• Alternative title: Isolated Tillaux Fracture in Adults – Literature Review Based on a Rare Case Report
• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Katalanisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Fratura isolada de Tillaux em adulto – Revisão da Literatura com base em um relato de caso raro ; day:11 ; month:03 ; year:2022 ; Revista Brasileira de ortopedia ; (11.03.2022)

Contributors, Places and Time

• Contributor: da Silva, Nuno Vieira ; Esteves, Ana ; Ribeiro, Pedro ; Miradouro, José ; Pereira, Joana ; Marinheiro, Julio

Further information

• DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1743270
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2022050510394638332454
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
• Last update: 15.08.2025, 7:20 AM CEST