Abstract
Avulsion fractures of the distal tibia resulting from anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament are known as Tillaux fractures. This injury is usually seen among adolescents as a Salter Harris type 3 epiphysiolisis in relation to bone weakness in distal tibia due to ephiphyseal closure. Regarding adult patients, this pattern of fracture become such an atypical one due to supposed failure of ligament previous to bone, avoiding avulsion. However, some cases have been described in recent decades.The purpose of the present study is to present an adult Tillaux case and add an exhaustive review of literature regarding mechanism of injury, associated lesions, treatment, postoperative care and follow up. Level of EvidenceLevel V.
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