Tillaux Fracture eMedicine Orthopedics

Description: The term Tillaux fracture is an eponym describing a fracture of the anterolateral tibial epiphysis that is commonly seen in adolescents. The fragment is avulsed due to the strong anterior tibiofibular ligament in an external rotation injury of the foot in relation to the leg. This injury is rarely seen in adults, as the ligament gives way instead of avulsing the tibial fragment from its epiphyseal attachment. This ligament injury is known as a Tillaux lesion.
Synonyms and related keywords: Kleiger fracture, Kleiger's fracture, Tillaux' fracture, anterolateral tibial epiphysis fracture, Tillaux lesion, ankle injury, ankle lesion, distal tibia fracture, fracture of Tillaux-Chaput, Tillaux-Chaput fracture, Tillaux-Chaput lesion, distal tibial physis fracture, Salter-Harris type III epiphyseal injury
Author: Satishchandra Kale, MD 2005