Orthocord suture for treatment of avulsion fracture of posterior cruciate ligament from the tibia under arthroscope

VernacularTitle:关节镜下Orthocord线治疗后交叉韧带止点撕脱性骨折
Author: Sunyu CHEN ; Jian LI ; Zhanhao XIAO ; Ling PAN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Arthroscopes; Posterior cruciate ligament; Avulsion fracture
From: Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2011;34(35):16-18
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To evaluate the clinical results of a procedure for treatment of avulsion fracture of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) using arthroscopic reduction and Orthocord suture.Methods The clinical data of 13 patients who underwent arthroscopic reduction and Orthocord suture fixation for PCL avulsion fracture of the tibial eminence from October 2009 to June 2010 was analyzed retrospectively.Follow-up assessment including Lysholm knee score,and radiographic evaluation.Results All 13 patients achieved follow-up with 10-14 ( 12 ± 2) months.No significant complications were noted,such as swelling,pain or disability of knee.Drawing test was negative.The preoperative Lysholm score in the 13 knees was (72.3 ±2.8) scores,the postoperative Lysholm score was (93.2 ± 1.8) scores,difference was statistically significant (t =15.8,P＜ 0.05 ).Conclusions Treating PCL avulsion fracture with arthroscopic fixation by use of Orthocord suture can restore ligament length,stabilize fragments,promote early motion.