Arthroscopic suture fixation of displaced tibial eminence fracture
- VernacularTitle:胫骨髁间前棘骨折的关节镜治疗
- Author:
Hua FENG
;
Bo GAO
;
Manyi WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Arthroscopy;
Tibial fractures;
Fracture fixation,internal
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics
2001;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To describe a minimal invasional surgical procedure for the treatment of avulsion fracture of tibial intercondylar eminence. Methods From July 1999 to December 2000, 26 cases of avulsion fracture of tibial intercondylar eminence were treated. With the arthroscope, reduction and absorbable suture fixation of anterior cruciate ligament or the avulsion fracture were performed. Taking the advantage of ACL－ aimer, bone tunnels, through which the suture can be pulled out and tied outside the joint, could be accurately produced. Results Twenty-two patients were available for 2－ 17 months(mean 10.5 months) follow-up. Seventeen patients gained normal range of motion, 5 have limited flexion but exceeded 90 degrees. X－ ray demonstrated bone union in all the cases and anatomical reduction obtained in 21 cases. Conclusion Arthroscopically guided operation, gives less trauma, and is a simple and effective method for the avulsion fracture of the tibial intercondylar eminence.
