Tibial tuberosity avulsion injuries are rare and result from
direct trauma to the tibial tuberosity or forceful and repetitive
contraction of the quadriceps muscles. In this case series, we
describe a novel method of defunctioning the patella tendon
using a suture anchor after a tibial tuberosity avulsion
fracture repair was performed. We present three consecutive
patients with tibial tuberosity avulsion fractures who were
treated by the same surgeon using the technique described.
Pre and post-operative range of motion of the knee joint were
then reviewed retrospectively. All patients achieved preinjury range of motion within three months post-operatively.
In conclusion, defunctioning the patellar tendon with a
suture anchor is a reliable and reproducible technique. The
new technique yielded excellent functional outcomes which
allowed patients to regain their pre-injury range of motion
and the strength of the construct allows early range of
motion.