Management of displaced posterior cruciate ligament avulsion fractures using arthroscopic suture fixation technique versus Burks and Schaffer approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 251 ◽  
Author(s):  
MohamedH Khalil
2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (10) ◽  
pp. 1454-1463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Szu-Yuan Chen ◽  
Chun-Ying Cheng ◽  
Shih-Sheng Chang ◽  
Min-Chain Tsai ◽  
Chih-Hao Chiu ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 1977-1982
Author(s):  
Dong Zheng ◽  
Jianjian Yin ◽  
Long Han ◽  
Jianchao Gui

This study aimed to present and evaluate a new arthroscopic technique that uses two-point suture fixation for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tibial avulsion fractures. A total of 15 patients diagnosed with ACL tibial avulsion fracture underwent arthroscopic suture fixation from November 2018 to October 2019 and were treated using two-point suture fixation. The patients were followed up and evaluated according to Lysholm scores, International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) subjective scores, Tegner activity level scales, anterior drawer testing, and KT-1000 arthrometer testing. The mean follow-up period was 18 months (12 to 24). All patients had a negative Lachman test and anterior drawer test at final follow-up and showed the radiological union of avulsion fracture at 12-week postoperative radiograph. The Lysholm score improved significantly postoperatively with a mean score of 94.26±3.63 (87 to 98; p < 0.001). The Tegner score improved significantly postoperatively from 3.61 ±1.37 to 7.14±1.51 (P < 0.001). The KT-1000 measured value decreased significantly postoperatively from 7.3±1.5 to 1.4 ±1.2 (P < 0.001). The IKDC category was abnormal or severely abnormal preoperatively, and all patients improved to normal or nearly normal at final follow-up. Arthroscopic treatment using the two-point suture fixation technique is effective for ACL avulsion fracture and can restore the function and stability of the knee joint.


2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 231
Author(s):  
Prashant Vilas Bhandari ◽  
Punarvasu Rajeev Jagtap ◽  
Suyog Prakash Burgute ◽  
Vijay Vasant Nemade

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 232596712094404
Author(s):  
Mingguang Bi ◽  
Chen Zhao ◽  
Jihang Chen ◽  
Zheping Hong ◽  
Zhen Wang ◽  
...  

Background: The optimal surgical treatment of delayed avulsion fractures of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is still controversial. Purpose: To evaluate the clinical results of arthroscopic suture fixation of tibial avulsion fractures of the PCL with autograft augmentation reconstruction. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: From January 2013 to February 2017, we treated 15 patients with delayed tibial avulsion fractures of the PCL arthroscopically through posteromedial and posterolateral portals. The PCL and avulsion bone fragment were fixed with No. 2 nonabsorbable FiberWire sutures that were pulled out through a single tibial bone tunnel and fixed on a small Endobutton. Concomitantly, anatomic PCL augmentation reconstruction was performed, and the graft was pulled out through the same tunnel and fixed with an interference screw. Knee stability was assessed using the posterior drawer test, and the side-to-side difference was determined using a KT-1000 arthrometer with 134 N of posterior force at 30° of knee flexion. The International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) 2000 subjective form and Lysholm scale were used to evaluate clinical outcomes at follow-up. Overall, 12 patients were enrolled for analysis. The mean follow-up period was 34.4 months (range, 26-49 months). Results: At the final follow-up, 2 patients encountered 10° terminal flexion limitations. All patients had negative posterior drawer test results. The KT-1000 arthrometer side-to-side difference was significantly decreased from 8.25 ± 1.96 mm preoperatively to 1.08 ± 0.86 mm at the last follow-up ( P < .001). The mean IKDC and Lysholm scores, respectively, increased from 54.67 ± 7.13 and 53.50 ± 7.90 preoperatively to 91.13 ± 3.78 and 94.25 ± 3.32 at the final follow-up ( P < .001 for both). Conclusion: Arthroscopic suture fixation with autograft augmentation reconstruction for delayed tibial avulsion fractures of the PCL showed good clinical stability and function in this study.


2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rohit Singla ◽  
Ashish Devgan ◽  
Paritosh Gogna ◽  
Amit Batra

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunlei Wang ◽  
Haisen Zhang ◽  
Longjie Li ◽  
Si Chen ◽  
Chang Liu

Abstract Background Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) avulsion fractures are rare and difficult to treat. The present work aimed to examine the effect of an innovative arthroscopy method for the treatment of PCL tibial avulsion fractures using mini-plate reduction and fixation through two tibial tunnels and the posterior trans-septal portal.Methods Totally 19 patients (median age, 33 years; range, 23–43 years) with PCL tibial avulsion fractures who underwent treatment with an arthroscopic suture bridge method were retrospectively assessed. Knee function pre-operation and at last follow up was assessed via Lysholm and Tegner scores. A KT-2000 arthrometer was employed for determining knee stability, the range of motion (ROM), and side-to-side differences. Plain radiography and International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) exams were performed for patient evaluation.Results No patient was switched to conventional open surgery due to difficult intraoperative procedures. Mean post-surgical Lysholm and Tegner scores (P < 0.001) were significantly improved in comparison with presurgical values. KT-2000 examination revealed markedly reduced side-to-side differences at last follow-up than observed preoperatively (1.2 ± 0.6 VS. 9.3 ± 2.2; P < 0.001). Radiography at the final follow up revealed solid union at the fracture site in the totality of 19 cases.Conclusions This new arthroscopy mini-plate fixation and posterior trans-septal method for posterior cruciate ligament tibial avulsion fractures resulted in good clinico-radiological outcomes, with adequate stability and fracture site healing. It could be employed to repair avulsion fragments of various sizes.Level of evidence IV


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