Arthroscopic Fixation of Tibial Intercondylar Eminence Avulsion Fracture in Adolescent
Abstract：Objective To investigate the clinical effects of arthoscopic fixation for displaced tibial intercondylar eminence avulsion fracture with steel wires and VICRYL Rapide. Methods From January 2005 to June 2012,31 patients(male 19,fe-male 12;type Ⅱ 13 cases,type Ⅲ 18 cases)with an average age of 13. 1 years(range 7 ~ 16)who suffered displaced tibial intercondylar eminence avulsion fracture underwent surgery treatment,including 14 cases fixed with VICRYL Rapide,17 cases fixed with steel wires. Results Twenty-six patients were followed-up( range from 12 to 36 months with an average 25. 7 months). Radiological examination showed anatomical reduction in fracure sites at the final of follow-up. The Lysholm scores of VICRYL Rapide group is 90. 4 ± 3. 6 points,steel wires group is 90. 7 ± 2. 9 points. There is no statistic difference. Conclusion Arthroscopic fixation for displaced tibial intercondylar eminence avulsion fracture with steel wire and VICRYL Rapide can be applied to all types of avulsion fracture,and it has the advantage of simple technique,minimal invasion,stable fixation,fewer complications,earlier rehabilitation of knee joint,and convenience for fixator removal extra-articularlly.
Keywords：adolescenttibial intercondylar eminence avulsion fractureanterior cruciate ligamentarthroscopyinterrnal fixators
Publication Date：2014-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：3( 989-990,1011 )