Repair or reattachment of the meniscus after fixation of a tibial plateau fracture.
The intact meniscus provides protection for healing of tibial plateau fractures, prevention of early posttraumatic arthritis, and maintenance of knee stability. However, tibial plateau fractures may have associated meniscal injury that may impair this function. In addition, the meniscotibial ligaments are often divided during submeniscal arthrotomy for exposure. Repair or reattachment of the meniscus can be difficult. We describe the technique of using Kirschner wire holes in proximal tibial plates for anchoring the meniscus.
Barrett
Matthew O
MO
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO, USA.
Kazmier
Peter
P
Anglen
Jeffrey O
JO
D006801:Humans; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000601:surgery; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries