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Arthroscopic fixation of tibial bony avulsion of the posterior cruciate ligament.

Authors :
Shino K
Nakata K
Mae T
Yamada Y
Shiozaki Y
Toritsuka Y
Source :
Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association [Arthroscopy] 2003 Feb; Vol. 19 (2), pp. E12.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

While techniques to arthroscopically fix a large fragment (3 cm or more in width) of an avulsion fracture of the posterior cruciate ligament with multiple cannulated screws have been described, those for a smaller fragment (1.5 cm or less in width) have not been well documented. We present 2 techniques to arthroscopically manage the small fragment with a single cannulated screw or with sutures and a pullout button. The technique makes it possible to achieve bony union by 4 months following surgery and to allow early and easy screw removal leading to a more complete union.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1526-3231
Volume :
19
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
12579141
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1053/jars.2003.50062