Intra-Articular Distal Femur Fracture Extending From an Expanded Femoral Tunnel in an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstructed Knee: A Case Report

2009 ◽  
Vol 67 (6) ◽  
pp. E209-E212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vijay B. Thangamani ◽  
David C. Flanigan ◽  
Bradley R. Merk
Keyword(s):  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Distal Femur ◽  
Femoral Tunnel ◽  
Femur Fracture ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Distal Femur Fracture ◽  
Anterior Cruciate ◽  
Reconstructed Knee

scholarly journals Full Thickness Tear of Quadriceps Tendon Associated with Closed Intra-Articular Distal Femur Fracture: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
pp. 131-137
Author(s):  
Santanu Kar ◽  
Hemant Bansal ◽  
Vijay Sharma ◽  
Kamran Farooque
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Distal Femur ◽  
Femur Fracture ◽  
Femoral Fractures ◽  
Quadriceps Tendon ◽  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Postoperative Rehabilitation ◽  
Present Case Report ◽  
Distal Femur Fracture ◽  
Rare Association

Fractures of the supracondylar and intercondylar region of the distal femur usually result from high velocity injury that is uncommonly associated with violation of the integrity of the extensor mechanism. The consequences of missed quadriceps injury associated with a distal femur fracture are devastating. The present case report illustrates the importance of recognizing the rare association of quadriceps tear with distal femoral fractures, an appropriate surgical approach to repair the tear as well as fixation of fracture, and a protocol of postoperative rehabilitation to achieve a successful outcome.

scholarly journals Correlation of Femoral Tunnel Length with Body Height, Limb Length, and Thigh Length in Indian Patients Undergoing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 286-288
Author(s):  
Ravi Gupta ◽  
Anubhav Malhotra ◽  
Pawan Kumar ◽  
Gladson David Masih
Keyword(s):  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Acl Reconstruction ◽  
Femoral Tunnel ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Limb Length ◽  
Tunnel Length ◽  
Indian Patients ◽  
Anterior Cruciate ◽  
Hamstrings Tendon

Purpose To measure the femoral tunnel length created through a far medial portal and determine its correlation with body height, limb length, and thigh length in 404 Indian patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Methods 364 male and 40 female Indian patients aged 18 to 51 (mean, 26.8) years underwent ACL reconstruction by a single surgeon using the hamstrings tendon autograft. Their body height, limb length, and thigh length were measured by a single assessor, as was the femoral tunnel length. Results The mean femoral tunnel length was 34.5 mm. It was <30 mm in 28 patients and <25 mm in 2 patients. The correlation coefficients of the femoral tunnel length with body height, limb length, and thigh length were 0.485 (p<0.0001), 0.426 (p<0.0001), and 0.304 (p<0.0001). No patient had posterior wall blowout fracture. Conclusion The femoral tunnel length positively correlated with body height, limb length, and thigh length in 404 Indian patients.

scholarly journals Nonsurgical Management of an Anterior Cruciate Ligament-Deficient Knee in a Women's Soccer Player: A Validation Clinical Case Report

2017 ◽  
Vol 52 (11) ◽  
pp. 1079-1083
Author(s):  
Courtney E. Gray ◽  
Chris Hummel ◽  
Todd Lazenby
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Soccer Player ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Meniscal Tear ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Anterior Cruciate ◽  
Acl Deficient

Background:  A collegiate women's soccer player sustained an isolated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear and expressed a desire to continue her season without surgical intervention. Design:  Case report. Intervention(s):  Using the results of a randomized controlled trial and published clinical guidelines, the clinicians classified the patient as an ACL-deficient coper. The patient completed her soccer season without incident, consistent with the findings of the established clinical guidelines. However, 6 months later, she sustained a meniscal tear, which was not unexpected given that 22% of ACL-deficient copers in the randomized controlled trial incurred a meniscal tear within 24 months of ACL injury. Conclusion:  The external evidence was helpful in making informed clinical decisions regarding patient care.

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