Fractures of the anterior tibial tubercle are uncommon lesions, adolescents being more frequently affected. Physeal extension through the posterior tibial cortical bone is rare. Some authors have suggested that a new type IV can be added to the Watson-Jones classiflcation. In this paper, we report a case with epiphysiolisis of the proximal tibia associated to an avulsion fracture of the anterior tibial tubercle. The Watson-Jones classiflcation, the mechanism of injury are discussed together a review of the literature.... [Leer más...]