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Arthroscopic 4-point suture fixation of anterior cruciate ligament tibial avulsion fractures.

TitleArthroscopic 4-point suture fixation of anterior cruciate ligament tibial avulsion fractures.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2014
AuthorsBoutsiadis, A., Karataglis D., Agathangelidis F., Ditsios K., & Papadopoulos P.
JournalArthrosc Tech
Volume3
Issue6
Paginatione683-7
Date Published2014 Dec
ISSN2212-6287
Abstract

Tibial eminence avulsion fractures are rare injuries occurring mainly in adolescents and young adults. When necessary, regardless of patient age, anatomic reduction and stable internal fixation are mandatory for fracture healing and accurate restoration of normal knee biomechanics. Various arthroscopically assisted fixation methods with sutures, anchors, wires, or screws have been described but can be technically demanding, thus elongating operative times. The purpose of this article is to present a technical variation of arthroscopic suture fixation of anterior cruciate ligament avulsion fractures. Using thoracic drain needles over 2.4-mm anterior cruciate ligament tibial guidewires, we recommend the safe and easy creation of four 2.9-mm tibial tunnels at different angles and at specific points. This technique uses thoracic drain needles as suture passage cannulas and offers 4-point fixation stability, avoiding potential complications of bony bridge fracture and tunnel connection.

DOI10.1016/j.eats.2014.08.008
Alternate JournalArthrosc Tech
PubMed ID25685674
PubMed Central IDPMC4314561

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