Arthroscopic fixation of pediatric tibial eminence fractures using suture anchors: a mid-term follow-up.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

The aim of this study was to follow a group of skeletally immature patients who received arthroscopy-assisted fixation of the displaced tibial eminence fractures with suture anchors and evaluate the clinical results.

METHODS:

Twenty-one pediatric patients with displaced tibial eminence fractures were enrolled in this retrospectively study. They received arthroscopy-assisted reduction and fixation using suture anchors. All cases were followed up for 40-47 months with a mean of 43.4 months. Follow-up examinations included radiographic assessment, Lysholm score, Tegner score, International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) rating scale and KT-1000 test.

RESULT:

Twenty patients were available for our final evaluations. They improved significantly at the final follow-up compared with preoperative examinational results with respect to the results of radiographic assessment, Lysholm score, Tegner score, IKDC rating scale and KT-1000 test.

CONCLUSION:

Arthroscopy-assisted reduction and fixation of the displaced tibial eminence fractures using suture anchors is a simple and reliable technique and is suitable for skeletally immature patients.

• Authors: Xinxian Xu, Zhongtang Liu, Hong Wen, Xiaoyun Pan
• Journal: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (Arch Orthop Trauma Surg) Vol. 137 Issue 10 Pg. 1409-1416 (Oct 2017) ISSN: 1434-3916 [Electronic] Germany
• PMID: 28779215 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Arthroscopy (methods)
• Child
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Retrospective Studies
• Suture Anchors
• Suture Techniques
• Tibial Fractures (diagnostic imaging, surgery)