Arthroscopic treatment of type III tibial spine fractures using absorbable fixation.
Over 2 years, five patients (average age 15 years) were diagnosed with a type III tibial spine fracture. All five fractures were treated with arthroscopic reduction and internal stabilization using absorbable fixation. At average 8.5-year follow-up, patients were interviewed and examined. Results were documented regarding function, KT-1000 testing, range of motion, and radiographic findings. All five patients reported no functional limitations despite participation in high-demand sports. Stability testing by KT-1000 revealed no objective instability. Range of motion was normal when the knee was immobilized in full extension postoperatively. No radiographic abnormality was noted at follow-up.
The Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, PA, Northfield, MN 55057, USA.
Robert W
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Shepley
D000293:Adolescent; D001182:Arthroscopy; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*