Arthroscopic absorbable suture fixation for tibial spine fractures Journal Article

Local Library Link: Find It @ Loyola

Authors: Verdano, M. A.; Pellegrini, A; Lunini, E.; Tonino, P; Ceccarelli, F
Article Title: Arthroscopic absorbable suture fixation for tibial spine fractures
Abstract: The purpose of this technical note and accompanying video is to describe a modified arthroscopic suture fixation technique to treat tibial spine avulsion fractures. Twenty-one patients underwent arthroscopic treatment for tibial spine avulsion with our technique; they were clinically and biomechanically evaluated at 2 years' follow-up and showed optimal clinical and radiographic outcomes. Repair with this arthroscopic technique provides a significant advantage in the treatment of type III and IV fractures of the tibial eminence by obtaining arthroscopic fixation within the substance of the anterior cruciate ligament: suture methods based on the avulsed bone fragment are technically impossible, but sutures through the base of the ligament itself provide secure fixation, reducing the risks of comminution of the fracture fragment and eliminating the time for hardware removal. This arthroscopic technique restores the length and the integrity of the anterior cruciate ligament and provides a simplified, reproducible method of treating patients, including young patients, with low hardware costs in comparison to sutures using anchors or other hardware.
Journal Title: Arthroscopy techniques
Volume: 3
Issue: 1
ISSN: 2212-6287; 2212-6287
Publisher: Unknown  
Journal Place: Netherlands
Date Published: 2013
Start Page: e45
End Page: 8
Language: eng
DOI/URL:

10.1016/j.eats.2013.08.016
Notes: LR: 20140423; JID: 101597442; OID: NLM: PMC3986477; 2014/02 [ecollection]; 2013/06/17 [received]; 2013/08/15 [accepted]; 2013/12/14 [epublish]; epublish
LUC Authors
  1. Pietro Tonino
    10 Tonino
Related LUC Article