MeSH Loriaut P, Moreau PE, Loriaut P, et al. A displaced tibial eminence fracture is demonstrated. 2013. -. Radiological examination consisted of anteroposterior and lateral radiographs as well as magnetic resonance imaging scans of the affected knee before surgery. How to cite this article: Yu D, Yu R, Zhang J, Chen T, Zhang B. Arthroscopic treatment of adult displaced tibial eminence fractures with anchor and pushlock fixation. In 1 study, 4 times as common in children as in adults (3) Fig. The left knee was involved in 4 cases and the right in 4. The mean global IKDC objective score and Lysholm knee score were 92.4 (range 8894) and 93.6 (range 9096), respectively. 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Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi. E. Dennis, D. Vance, H. Swindell, G. Popa 18:15 NYU Langone Orthopedic Webinar Series Tibial Spine Avulsions: the Original ACL Injury. eCollection 2013. A Tibial Eminence Fracture, also known as a tibial spine fracture, is an intra-articular fracture of the bony attachment of the ACL on the tibia that is most commonly seen in children from age 8 to 14 years during athletic activity. TEFs were first described by Meyers and McKeever in 1959. Characteristic knee bone morphology findings of DLM, including a widened lateral joint line, cupping of the lateral tibial plateau, squaring of the lateral femoral condyle, an elevated fibular head and a condylar cut-off sign, have been reported [2, 712].According to the study of Milewski et al., Asian children had 2.41 times the odds of surgery for discoid meniscus compared with Caucasian . Correspondence: Defu Yu, Department of Orthopedics, Anhui No.2 Provincial People's Hospital. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. Arthroscopic tibial spine fracture fixation: novel techniques. 2004 Jan;32 (1):21-31. doi: 10.3810/psm.2004.01.86. Tibial spine fracture. Bookshelf At the 6-month follow-up, all patients had acquired fracture union without anchor loosening (Fig. Radiographic and MR images and a review of the literature are provided. [7] Surgical treatment is indicated for Type III and IV fractures and for Type II fractures when attempt at reduction has failed.[1,8]. Arthrosc Tech 2017;6:e121. Bayoumy MA, Abdelhamid MM, Elkady HA, Mohamed MM. Moreover, recent studies have indicated a much higher incidence of adult morbidity than previously known. This site needs JavaScript to work properly. Lafrance RM, Giordano B, Goldblatt J, Voloshin I, Maloney M. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. . After 3 weeks, gradual flexion and full weight bearing were allowed with brace protection to regain complete range of movement (ROM). 2011 Oct;42(10):1060-5. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2011.03.041. In the study cohort, all fractures were satisfactorily reduced, and no subsequent displacement or fixation loosening occurred during follow-up. Am J Sports Med. In fractures with a vertical fracture line, a buttress plate is necessary to counteract the vertical shear forces. government site. Tibial eminence fractures are not common injuries. The site is secure. Fracture reduction and stability were evaluated by probing during both knee flexion and extension. Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi. Tibial eminence fractures may occur at any age but are more common among: Children aged between 8-14 (skeletally immature persons) Adolescent girls ; The condition is rarely seen in adults. Biomechanical comparison of. 2 braided polyester suture and 1 Pushlock anchor were used. If the stress fracture is unilateral, standing on the leg of the affected side Fig. Arthroscopic procedures for this fracture have been commonly performed in recent years. Subsequently, the bony bed was dug slightly deeper so that the avulsed bone fragment could be easily reduced. Second anchor (Pushlock) planted to fix the thread on another side. PMID: 20086387 The average age of the patients observed was 22 years (range 18-41). For eventual fixation, 1 anchor loaded with 2 strands of No. Injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is common in alpine skiing in the form of either an intra-substance ACL tear or anterior tibial spine fracture (ATSF). Abbreviations: ACL = anterior cruciate ligament, IKDC = International Knee Documentation Committee, ROM = range of movement. 6 PDF . Threads of the anchor were inserted from another side of ACL so that it moved around ACL insertion in the figure 8 (Fig. Background:Several fixation methods have been reported for the operative treatment of tibial eminence fractures. This site needs JavaScript to work properly. J Bone Joint Surg Br 1992;74:84852. Additional findings included a medial meniscus tear ( Fig. Arthroscopy has, although, a steep learning curve and 2013. Am J Sports Med. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the Tibial eminence fractures are not common injuries. Tibial intercondylar eminence avulsion fractures occur primarily in adolescents and young adults. 2 d). Different arthroscopic fixation techniques (materials) have been reported such as Kirschner wires, cannulated screws, pull-out sutures, sutures with anchors, metallic sutures, intra-articular buttons, bioabsorbable nails, Herbert screws, and tight-rope fixations. Arthroscopic Fixation of Tibial Eminence Fractures: A Clinical Comparative Study of Nonabsorbable Sutures Versus Absorbable Suture Anchors. This technique could avoid damage to the open epiphysis and could thus be used safely in pediatric and adult populations. Please try after some time. Epub 2014 Aug 27. Most commonly, these fractures are found in the pediatric population and rarely occur in adults. 1994 Jul;163(1):141-7. doi: 10.2214/ajr.163.1.8010201. Epub 2020 Sep 2. The surgical procedure was performed under general or epidural anesthesia, and the patient was placed in the supine position with a thigh tourniquet and with the knee in 90 flexion. The site is secure. may email you for journal alerts and information, but is committed Arthrosc Tech 2014;3:e6837. [19,20] Various suture fixations using metallic wires, or No. Identification and classification of TIE fractures typically has been provided by radiography. Disclaimer, National Library of Medicine The ACL attaches distally to the anteromedial portion of the tibial intercondylar eminence (Fig. Adult knee hyperextension injuries commonly result in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury; however, with signifi [10]. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Another advantage is that this technique can fix fragments like tension-band behavior, because the second anchor is inserted to reduce and also dynamically pull down the avulsed fragment during knee movement. [5,6], The most common classification for these fractures was developed by Meyers and McKeever and it is reliable for decision-making in diagnosis and treatment. The median patient age was 25.9 years, and the average operation time was 48 minutes. Previous biomechanical studies . According to the classification by Meyers and McKeever,[7] 8 patients with type II and III displaced tibial intercondylar eminence fractures who received all-arthroscopic fixation by using 1 anchor and 1 Pushlock anchor were enrolled between January 2015 and June 2017. Two of the 15 patients treated underwent an additional arthroscopic procedure because of arthrofibrosis, 2 months after the first surgical intervention. eCollection 2013 Nov-Dec. Arthrosc Tech. tibiae / t b i i / or tibias), also known as the shinbone or shankbone, is the larger, stronger, and anterior (frontal) of the two bones in the leg below the knee in vertebrates (the other being the fibula, behind and to the outside of the tibia); it connects the knee with the ankle.The tibia is found on the medial side of the leg next to the fibula and . by with a free trial. In: Parikh S, eds The Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament Springer, Cham; 2018;21122. Facture of the tibial spine in adults and children. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2021.03.018. The tibial eminence, also known as the tibial spine, is the tibial attachment of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Disclaimer, National Library of Medicine In addition, 1 of our anchors was knotless, making it easier to reduce and fix a fragment. Next, the forepart of the Pushlock anchor was inserted into the hole and the wires were pulled and tensed to achieve primary fixation. A comparative study of two methods for treating type III tibial eminence avulsion fracture in adults. As with any articular injury, anatomical restoration of the joint surface must be obtained, then lag screw fixation is required. Unable to load your collection due to an error, Unable to load your delegates due to an error. Walking without brace and crutch was not allowed for 6 weeks after surgery. A minimally displaced tibial eminence fracture in an adolescent. 1). Typically, a tibial eminence fracture is the result of direct trauma and high amounts of pressure on the ACL, leading to an avulsion (tearing away) at the tibial eminence. Epub 2019 Apr 9. Arthroscopy 2005;21:8692. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2013.02.013. J Knee Surg 2015;28:25562. Avulsion fracture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) from the tibial eminence is a major intra-articular injury that primarily occurs in children and adolescents. You may search for similar articles that contain these same keywords or you may Which view is ideal for tibial fracture? Careers. Male patients with a tibial eminence fracture had significantly steeper slopes compared with controls (10.0 vs 8.4; P = .006); this difference was not observed between female patients and female . The term tibial eminence refers to the area between the medial and lateral tibia plateaus on the proximal tibia, and consists of the medial and lateral tibial spines. Operative strategy in postero-medial fracture-dislocation of the proximal tibia. The condition can be caused by any of the following: A fall from bicycle Sports or athletic activities Motor vehicle accidents Knee twisting Signs or Symptoms Although a tibial eminence avulsion fracture is a rare knee injury, it can result in some complications such as nonunion, limited range of motion, and anterior instability of the knee if the displaced fracture is not well reduced. Kristinsson J, Elsoe R, Jensen HP, Larsen P. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. to maintaining your privacy and will not share your personal information without J Bone Joint Surg Am 1977;59:11114. The average follow-up period was 12.5 months. Search for Similar Articles Another common technique used to fix fragments is suture fixation. In 14 patients, anterior laxity was inferior to 5 mm at the KT-1000 arthrometer evaluation. The primary outcome was that our method was easy, safe, reliable, and an all-arthroscopic technique for reduction and fixation of displaced tibial intercondylar eminence fractures. Treatment of tibial eminence fractures: a systematic review. One of the most commonly used fixation techniques reported in literature is cannulated screws. Tibial Eminence Fractures. [23]. Arthroscopy. Kendall NS, Hsu SC, Chan KM. Thus, our method could probably achieve stronger fixation. At 2 years there is non union. One of the advantages of this fixation technique is that it is easy to treat all fractures from the common AM and AL portals, with no need for an additional anterior oblique incision that is used in other suture fixation techniques. 2005 Jan;21(1):86-92. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2004.09.031. Zaricznyj B. Avulsion fracture of the tibial eminence: treatment by open reduction and pinning. References [14]. No intraoperative or postoperative complications were observed. Patellar mobilization, quadriceps isometric strengthening exercises, and straight leg raise exercises were started 1 day after surgery. Epub 2011 May 4. eCollection 2020 Dec. [Arthroscopic stabilization of the fractured intercondylar eminence]. @article{Zaricznyj1977AvulsionFO, title={Avulsion fracture of the tibial eminence: treatment by open reduction and pinning. Please enable scripts and reload this page. International Knee Documentation Committee objective scores and Lysholm knee scores were 92.4 (range 8894) and 93.6 (range 9096), respectively. [12]. Vega et al[22] reported the use of 2 metallic anchor wherein nonabsorbable braided sutures passed through soft tissues of ACL, and the avulsed bone fragment was held in place by tying a locking knot; this method was used to treat 7 patients (aged 720 years) with 5 type III fractures and 2 type IV fractures. Xu X, Liu Z, Wen H, et al. -, J Bone Joint Surg Am. The posterior tibial slope among those with tibial eminence fractures (9.7) was not significantly greater than that of controls (8.8; P = .07). http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0. Imaging manifestations and functional restoration in one case. J Bone Joint Surg Am 1959;41-A:20922. Lafrance RM, Giordano B, Goldblatt J, Voloshin I, Maloney M. Pediatric tibial eminence fractures: evaluation and management. This study had certain limitations, including small sample size, relatively short follow-up duration, and absence of a control group. 2005. Pediatric patients are most commonly affected due to the weakness of the subchondral bone, which causes the bone to fail before the ACL. . [1,810] However, some of these techniques introduce risks of fracture fragment comminution, extension block by a screw head, implant breakage, loosening or migration, infection, and nonunion. Bachmann KR, Edmonds EW. After surgery, routine anteroposterior and lateral knee radiographs were recorded and evaluated to confirm fracture reduction. [21]. [Effectiveness of arthroscopic treatment of anterior cruciate ligament tibial eminence avulsion fracture with non-absorbable suture fixation combined with mini-plate]. sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal 1991;7(4):385-8 [22]. 1992 Nov;74(6):848-52 The incidence of concomitant injuries with magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in patients with adult TIE fractures has not been determined. [1] At times, these lesions can also occur in adults and are equivalent to an acute rupture of ACL. Tibial eminence fractures in children: prevalence of meniscal entrapment. 2021 Nov;141(11):1945-1951. doi: 10.1007/s00402-021-03860-w. Epub 2021 Mar 14. Imaging. The average operation time was 48 minutes. PMC Ann R Coll Surg Engl. However, most of these are time consuming and technically demanding, require removal of hard tissues, and can sometimes lead to complications. [Effectiveness of arthroscopic treatment of anterior cruciate ligament tibial eminence avulsion fracture with non-absorbable suture fixation combined with mini-plate]. the anterior tibial spine (or intercondylar tibial eminence) is located on the central part of the tibial plateau, and separates the medial and lateral tibial plateaus the unique features of the tibial plateau allow for internal rotation of the femur on a fixed tibia as the knee approaches extension (screw-home mechanism) Clipboard, Search History, and several other advanced features are temporarily unavailable. A standard anterolateral visual portal and anteromedial working portal were established, and complete diagnostic arthroscopic examination of the joint was performed, with inspection for chondral damage, loose bodies, and meniscal tears. 2013 Sep;27(9):1041-4. government site. . [1]. Epub 2013 Nov 20. An official website of the United States government. Feagin JA Jr. These injuries are much less common than intrasubstance tears of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), especially in adults. Your message has been successfully sent to your colleague. and transmitted securely. Subsequently, the second anchor(Pushlock) was planted on another side of the anterior rim of the fragment. Fracture through the tibial eminence may cause the knee to lose biomechanical function and cause instability as the fracture is an ACL injury equivalent and can have other associated ligament injuries. The tibial-eminence fracture (TEF) is an anterior cruciate-ligament (ACL) avulsion fracture with a low incidence. accurate diagnosis of fracture and associated soft tissue involvement, the potential for concomitant treatments, anatomical reduction, and minimal invasiveness [5]. Avulsion fractures of ACL are becoming increasingly common in China. 9. Tibial eminence fractures are relatively rare with an incidence of approximately 3 per 100,000 per year, and account for 2 to 5% of knee injuries in the pediatric pediatric population, but recent literature suggests that the incidence of tibialEminence fractures in adults is higher than previously thought. 2015 Feb;27(1):50-7. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ) 2017;46:2038. Oper Orthop Traumatol 2008;20:31020. Authors Jeffrey R Bytomski 1 , Richard T Ferro Affiliation 1 Duke University Medical Center, Division of General Pediatrics, Durham, NC 27710, USA. Enlarged tibial eminence may be a protective factor of anterior cruciate ligament. In . Bogunovic L, Tarabichi M, Harris D, Wright R. J Knee Surg. In addition, passage of bone tunnels through growth plates can cause bone growth disorders. Arthroscopic 4-point suture fixation of anterior cruciate ligament tibial avulsion fractures. Med Hypotheses. Bethesda, MD 20894, Web Policies Presented following fall onto flexed knee. Rajanish R, Mohammed J, Chandhan M, et al. Osti L, Buda M, Soldati F, et al. FOIA It is typically caused by forceful hyperextension or a direct blow upon the distal femur with the knee in flexion. 8600 Rockville Pike Tibial intercondylar eminence fractures in adults. Joint visualization was enhanced by adequate debridement and shaving of blood clots. Tibial intercondylar eminence fractures in adults: arthroscopic treatment Results obtained from the surgical treatment of 15 cases of type II and III tibial intercondylar eminence fractures-according to the classification of Meyers and McKeever [12, 13]-are reported in this paper. Pediatric patients are most commonly affected due to the weakness of the subchondral bone, which causes the bone to fail before the ACL. Pediatric patients are most commonly affected due to the weakness of the subchondral bone, which causes the bone to fail before the ACL. Radiology. Keyword Highlighting Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2012;20:15604. avulsion fracture of the tibial ACL insertion. [18]. Recently, arthroscopic techniques have been successfully developed to check intra-articular injuries, accurately reduce fracture fragments, treat associated soft-tissue injuries, and remove loose fragments. 2005;72(3):160-3. Tibial intercondylar eminence (TIE) fractures are well described in the pediatric orthopedic literature. [5]. MeSH Treatment depends on the. [1,1012,21] Overall, clinical results with such procedures have been excellent. Wang S, Xiao Y, Tong Z, Li G, Jiang J, Yao J, Wu Z, Li T, Wu Q. Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi. Treatment of tibial eminence fractures: a systematic review. Diagnosis can be confirmed with radiographs of the knee. 1989;108(3):185-8. First anchor planted to the fracture rim. Usually seen in patients aged 8-14. Some error has occurred while processing your request. Tibial intercondylar eminence (TIE) fractures are well described in the pediatric orthopedic literature. Anterior cruciate ligament avulsion fracture. The tibia or shin bone is a major bone of the leg which connects the knee to the ankle. Tibial Eminence Fractures Feat. The lower limb was exsanguinated, and a pneumatic tourniquet was inflated to minimize blood loss and maximize visualization. Accessibility Currently, up to 40% of these fractures occur in adults ( 2 ). Read millions of eBooks and audiobooks on the web, iPad, iPhone and Android. -, Skak SV. Adult TIEs are much less common, and limited literature exists on the subject. In addition, they used fluoroscopy to check the drill-bit depth to ensure that the tibial growth plate was not damaged during anchor placement. [13]. Furthermore, secondary surgery is needed to remove the screw in case of persistent discomfort at the site of fixation after fracture healing. This study describes the fixation-based double-row anchor suture-bridge technique, a novel technique for treating tibial intercondylar eminence fractures in . Tibial intercondylar eminence fractures in adults . Radiographics. The tibial eminence is triangular and refers to the portion of the proximal tibia that includes two ridges of bone and cartilage. At the last follow-up, all patients had returned to their preinjury activity levels. Etiology. Previous biomechanical studies have demonstrated that suture fixation may be a stron. fracture within the anteromedial tibial plateau with focal bone contusion; yet with no significant displacement intact PCL and medial collateral ligaments as well as quadriceps, patellar tendons and patellar retinaculae . Arthroscopic reduction of tibial spine avulsion: suture lever reduction technique. 2013 Sep;27(9):1041-4. which presents as weakness and paralysis of the muscles of the thenar eminence and the first two lumbricals (see . Read How To Optimise Your Fb Profile To Generate Leads / Sales With Sara Amira Saleh! Sang W, Zhu L, Ma J, et al. Based on common consensus,[1,2,6,8] Type I undisplaced tibial spine fractures can be managed with a knee cast or splint in extension or mild flexion (2030) for 6 to 12 weeks. Various arthroscopic techniques have been devised for fixation of tibial eminence avulsions, namely percutaneous K-wires, arthroscopy-guided screw fixation, staples, TightRope (Arthrex)-suture button fixation, and transosseous suture fixation. The .gov means its official. data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAKAAAAB4CAYAAAB1ovlvAAAAAXNSR0IArs4c6QAAAnpJREFUeF7t17Fpw1AARdFv7WJN4EVcawrPJZeeR3u4kiGQkCYJaXxBHLUSPHT/AaHTvu . Medicine. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Open arthrotomy techniques have several disadvantages and more complications such as greater soft-tissue damage, greater postoperative pain, longer hospital stay, and delayed rehabilitation. Evaluation of tibial plateau fractures: efficacy of MR imaging compared with CT. Lateral tibial rim (Segond) fractures: MR imaging characteristics. Arthroscopically assisted internal fixation of avulsion fractures of the anterior cruciate ligament during childhood and adolescence. Data is temporarily unavailable. 2.4, p. 23; this must be borne in mind . Check for errors and try again. All patients underwent an arthroscopic procedure of reduction and fixation. 2). Therefore, arthroscopic techniques are considered the gold standard for treatment of such lesions.[3,4,8,1216]. 3). A fracture or break in the upper part of the tibia is known as a proximal tibial fracture and commonly occurs just below the knee joint. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. Wang S, Xiao Y, Tong Z, Li G, Jiang J, Yao J, Wu Z, Li T, Wu Q. Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi. Highlight selected keywords in the article text. The average waiting time before surgery was 4 (range 36) days. or reset password. The treatment of the tibial spine fracture can be open or arthroscopic fixation for displaced fragments or casting. 3 Furthermore, this method can perhaps be used to fix fractures with small or comminuted fragments as threads of the anchor are twined around the insertion of ACL. and transmitted securely. Copyright 2022, StatPearls Publishing LLC. 2 a-c). Case Discussion A displaced tibial eminence fracture is demonstrated. Fracture exposure and a 1.5-mm K-wire transitory fixation. Runze Yu: developed search strategy and supervision. Unable to load your collection due to an error, Unable to load your delegates due to an error. The site is secure. Treatment and Management Outcomes of Tibial Eminence Fractures in Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review. Would you like email updates of new search results? Patient characteristics are outlined in Table 1. 2009 Mar-Apr;29(2):585-97. doi: 10.1148/rg.292085078. 3, 5, 6 Although this fracture pattern is commonly associated with a childhood injury, it is also seen in adults. Reynders P, Reynders K, Broos P. Pediatric and adolescent tibial eminence fractures: arthroscopic cannulated screw fixation. Lateral radiographs should be true lateral radiographs which are particularly useful to assess degree of displacement and type of fracture. -, Kocher MS, Micheli LJ, Gerbino P, Hresko MT. [1] This fracture pattern is considered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) equivalent injury in children. Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. 2 years post Evidence of non-union of the tibial eminence fracture. In this injury, the top of the tibia, which acts as the attachment point for a ligament in the knee, fractures, causing instability in the knee. You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach. Etiology. PMC Accessibility Patients were allowed immediate partial weight bearing with brace protection and crutch support. According to the severity of tibial eminence fragment displacement, Myers and McKeever [6] classified these fractures into 4 types. [6]. The tibial eminence fracture in skeletally immature patients. The most economical arthroscopic suture fixation for tibial intercondylar eminence avulsion fracture without any implant. Physicians should include tibial eminence fracture in the differential diagnosis of adults who sustain a twisting injury, particularly if the patient may have osteoporosis or bone weakness. At the 6-month follow-up, all patients had acquired fracture union and complete functional recovery and were able to return to work. This research received a subsidy from the Health Commission of Anhui Province, China (2018SEYL001). Pasa L, Visna P, Kocis J, Muzk V, Vesel R. Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. Nonimpact activities such as cycling and swimming were permitted at 8 weeks. Password. Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. 1982;64(4):477-80 However, concerns exist regarding difficulties of suture passage and prolonged operation times. Preliminary clinical outcomes of the double-row anchor suture-bridge technique for the fixation of tibial intercondylar eminence fractures in adults: a 12-months minimal follow-up. [19]. Treatment of tibial eminence fractures. Figure of 8 formed around ACL with the help of a suture hook and guiding threads. Tibial Plateau Fractures - Trauma - Orthobullets orthoBULLETS MBBULLETSStep 1For 1st and 2nd Year Med Students MBBULLETSStep 2 & 3For 3rd and 4th Year Med Students ORTHOBULLETSOrthopaedic Surgeons & Providers JOIN NOWLOGIN Home Topics Techniques Cards QBank Evidence Cases Videos Podcasts Groups Products Trauma Spine Shoulder & Elbow Knee & Sports -, J Bone Joint Surg Br. Unable to process the form. The Authors. {"url":"/signup-modal-props.json?lang=us\u0026email="}, Gardner G, Tibial eminence fracture. According to Kendall et al,[2] 40% of such fractures occur in adults. Tibial intercondylar eminence fractures are relatively rare and occur with an estimated incidence of 3 in 100,000 people every year. Previous studies have reported that TEF commonly occurs in children and adults ( 1 ). Yu, Defu PhD; Yu, Runze PhD; Zhang, Jiebin PhD; Chen, Tao PhD; Zhang, Biao PhD, From the Department of Orthopedics, Anhui No.2 Provincial People's Hospital. J Trauma 2002;53:4954. Many surgical techniques have been described, but none of them allow early functional exercise, and there are many postoperative complications. 1992 Jun;183(3):835-8. doi: 10.1148/radiology.183.3.1584943. 2, 7, 8 It is theorized that this occurs more commonly in children because of the relative weakness of the incompletely ossified tibial . Arthroscopic fixation of displaced tibial eminence fractures: a new growth plate-sparing method. 2009, Internal . The tibia is the name of the shin bone in your lower leg. Fractures of the tibial eminence represent avulsion fractures of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) insertion [].They are uncommon, with an age peak in children and adolescents [2-8].It is equivalent in aetiology to mid-substance ruptures of the ACL in adults [1, 6, 8, 9].With stress, the incompletely ossified tibial eminence in the child fails before the ligament through the cancellous . Satisfactory outcome following arthroscopic fixation of tibial intercondylar eminence fractures in children and adolescents using bioabsorbable nails. J Orthop 2018;15:3734. Arthroscopic fixation by use of 1 anchor and 1 Pushlock is an easy, safe, and minimally invasive technique for treatment of displaced tibial intercondylar eminence fractures and does not require further surgery to remove fixation devices. -, Coyle C, Jagernauth S, Ramachandran M. Tibial eminence fractures in the paediatric population: a systematic review. At the last follow-up, all patients showed favorable outcomes with full ROM and stability, and all patients subsequently returned to their preinjury activity levels. In fact, such fixations can be technically demanding and can cause potential intraoperative complications. In adults, tibial eminence fracture is frequently accompanied by meniscal, capsule, or collateral ligament injuries. 1959 Mar;41-A(2):209-20; discussion 220-2 1974 Mar;56(2):236-53 Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 11 Dec 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-13915. Standard imaging for tibial spine fractures include anteroposterior(AP) and lateral radiographs. All authors have read and approved the final manuscript, anterior cruciate ligament; arthroscopic fixation; avulsion fracture; knee joint; tibial eminence fracture. The tibia or shin bone is a major bone of the leg which connects the knee to the ankle. The mean side-to-side difference in KT-2000 arthrometer (MEDmetric Corp., San Diego, CA) with the contralateral knee was 1 1.4 mm. Clinical subjective assessment was performed at 6 and 12 months after surgery by using Lysholm knee scores and IKDC subjective questionnaire and objective form. Before At the 6-month follow-up, all patients showed complete functional recovery and were able to return to work. 2014 Jul;42(7):1743-50. doi: 10.1177/0363546513508538. J Orthop Surg Res. Finally, the knee joint was checked arthroscopically again. This fracture pattern is considered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) equivalent injury in children. [17]. Avulsion fractures of the tibial spine, first described by Poncet in 1875, 1 are a major intra-articular injury in the paediatric knee 2 and considered equivalent to tears of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in adults. HHS Vulnerability Disclosure, Help A case of partial physeal closure following compression injury. 2013 Jun 28;2(3):e237-42. Before Radiology. [2]. Close Log In. Tibial spine fracture are uncommon injuries in the pediatric population however they are rare in the adults. Clipboard, Search History, and several other advanced features are temporarily unavailable. The mechanism of this injury is thought to be an internal twisting rotation force of the shin bone (tibia) with a flexed knee. Femoral medial condyle fracture is a rare fracture. Both the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) scores and Lysholm knee scores were used to evaluate clinical results, including patient demographics,[13] cause of injury, delay before surgery, time for surgery, time to return to work and sport, postoperative pain, and stability analysis. Hybrid fixation of tibial eminence fractures in skeletally immature patients. Bley JA, Pomajzl RJ, Smith PA. Knotless arthroscopic reduction and internal fixation of a displaced anterior cruciate ligament tibial eminence avulsion fracture. MeSH Terms: Anterior cruciate ligament, Knee joint, Suture technique, Arthroscopy. 1991 Sep;180(3):731-4. doi: 10.1148/radiology.180.3.1871286. Part II: arthroscopic treatment of tibial plateau fractures: intercondylar eminence avulsion fractures. An official website of the United States government. Moreover, Bley et al[24] only reported this method, without a series of case observations. Inserted tissues such as fat pad, fracture debris, or clots and the posterior part of the transverse ligament were removed using appropriate tools. A case of an adult type III TIE fracture seen on radiography that only with further MR imaging revealed a concomitant lateral tibial plateau fracture is presented, which altered the surgeon's course of treatment and postoperative care. ADVERTISEMENT: Supporters see fewer/no ads. HHS Vulnerability Disclosure, Help Tibial intercondylar eminence (TIE) fractures are well described in the pediatric orthopedic literature. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan. Would you like email updates of new search results? However, several case reports describe these injuries in adults while skiing. In addition, no further interventions are required to remove any device. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. The purpose of this article is to present a technical variation that provides an easy, safe, and all-arthroscopic technique for reduction and fixation of displaced tibial intercondylar eminence fractures by using 1 anchor, figure 8 sutures passing through soft tissues of ACL, and 1 Pushlock anchor working as a tension band, instead of a direct fixation method. From January 2015 to June 2017, 8 adult patients with type II and III displaced tibial intercondylar eminence fractures were operated using this technique. Huang TW, Hsu KY, Cheng CY, et al. 2008 Apr;90(3):255-6. doi: 10.1308/rcsann.2008.90.3.255b. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. Twisting the knee may cause tibial eminence fractures in skeletally immature children; however, the injury is far less common in adults. This website uses cookies. Arthroscopic fixation of avulsion fractures of the tibial eminence: Technique and outcome. Arthroscopy 2011;27:78491. 1. Threads of the first anchor were inserted into the hole of the Pushlock anchor. Anterior tibial spine fractures are typically reported in children. Combined anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments avulsion from the tibial side in adult patient: case report. Careers. Bley et al[23] reported 1 case, an 8-year-old boy, wherein they used 2 absorbable anchors with adjustable suture-tensioning technology to reduce and fix the fragment. 2021 Jan 13;22(1):74. doi: 10.1186/s12891-021-03948-9. Clin Sports Med 1989;8:4539. Before The office diagnosis and documentation of common knee problems. Medicine99(38):e21237, September 18, 2020. Diagnosis can be confirmed with radiographs of the knee. A tibial eminence fracture is an injury that occurs most commonly in young, active patients. Lubowitz JH, Elson WS, Guttmann D. Part II: arthroscopic treatment of tibial plateau fractures: intercondylar eminence avulsion fractures. Kaplan PA, Walker CW, Kilcoyne RF, Brown DE, Tusek D, Dussault RG. The tibia (/ t b i /; pl. This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors. Remember me on this computer. No.1868 Dangshan Road, Yaohai District, Hefei, Anhui, 230041, China (e-mail: [emailprotected]). eCollection 2021 Jul. Accessibility The knee joint is the largest weight-bearing joint of the body, where the lower end of the . This fracture p Tibial Eminence Fractures Book Type IIIB tibial intercondylar eminence fracture associated with a complex knee dislocation in a grossly obese adult. Tibial spine fractures occur through the subchondral bone at the base of the medial tibial spine and are ACL equivalent injuries. Twisting the knee may cause tibial eminence fractures in skeletally immature children; however, the injury is far less common in adults. After exposing the ground bone at the expected point, a hole was drilled using a matched instrument. Bogunovic L, Tarabichi M, Harris D, et al. 5). In the present study, we tried to fix fragments by using 2 anchors: one common anchor and 2 knotless anchor (Pushlock). 2020 Dec 17;8(12):2325967120963118. doi: 10.1177/2325967120963118. The first anchor was placed 2 to 3 mm anterolateral or anteromedial to the fracture rim, not through the bony fragment (Fig. -, J Bone Joint Surg Br. official website and that any information you provide is encrypted Mardam-Bey SW, Bernholt DL, Bogunovic L, et al. Arthroscopic fixation of pediatric tibial eminence fractures using suture anchors: a mid-term follow-up. No intraoperative complications occurred, and fractures were satisfactorily reduced in all patients. In: StatPearls [Internet]. [4,17,18] The cannulated screw technique includes a simple, firm fixation and allows early mobilization and weight-bearing but has certain disadvantages and contraindications. The .gov means its official. In the immature skeleton, the proximal surface of the eminence is covered entirely with cartilage. Please enable it to take advantage of the complete set of features! The tibial-eminence fracture (TEF) is an anterior cruciate-ligament avulsion fracture with a low incidence. Occult fracture patterns of the knee associated with anterior cruciate ligament tears: assessment with MR imaging. Pediatric tibial eminence fractures: evaluation and management. your express consent. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the The pediatric ACL: tibial spine fracture. 89-4). Results obtained from the surgical treatment of 15 cases of type II and III tibial intercondylar eminence fractures-according to the classification of Meyers and McKeever [12, 13]-are reported in this paper. Curr Opin Pediatr. Tibial eminence avulsion fractures are not infrequent in the pediatric population; however, they are rare in the adult population. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial License 4.0 (CCBY-NC), where it is permissible to download, share, remix, transform, and buildup the work provided it is properly cited. 4 and 5). Above all, arthroscopic fixation by use of 1 anchor and 1 Pushlock is an easy, safe, and minimally invasive technique for treatment of displaced tibial intercondylar eminence fractures and does not require further surgery to remove fixation devices. Based on results of and comparisons with both aforementioned studies, our methods may be safely used in pediatric patients, even though we did not report any such cases. Tibial eminence: caused by accidents, such as a blow to the proximal tibia when the knee is flexed, or if the knee is hyperextended during an accident. displaced tibial eminence fractures: A biomechanical comparison. Pediatric knee surgeon, Doctor Armando Vidal provides diagnosis as well as careful surgical repair for young . G. Lomas 04:41 Tomasz Kleczkowski Arthroscopic Reduction of Tibial Eminence Fracture and Fixation with 10:15 Tarek Boutefnouchet Please enable it to take advantage of the complete set of features! We used a bioabsorbable suture in ten . -. ARIF techniques have been applied to treat fractures affecting several joints: shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle [5]. Bethesda, MD 20894, Web Policies Chu Y, Hu T, Chen M, Jiang C, Wu Z, Shi J. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. Patients included 3 female and 5 male patients, with ages ranging 19 to 41 (mean, 25.9) years. Fractures of the tibial spine result from violent twisting, varus-valgus injuries, or hyperextension. 2022 Jun 25;17(1):327. doi: 10.1186/s13018-022-03219-w. Mortazavi SMJ, Hasani Satehi S, Vosoughi F, Rezaei Dogahe R, Besharaty S. Arthrosc Tech. 2021 Jun 20;10(7):e1709-e1715. Gamboa JT, Durrant BA, Pathare NP, et al. Request PDF | The Relationship Between Posterior Tibial Slope and Pediatric Tibial Eminence Fractures | Background Tibial eminence fractures are bony avulsions of the anterior cruciate ligament . Arthroscopic Fixation of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Avulsion Fracture Using FiberWire Suture With Suture Disc. government site. [1] At times, these lesions can also occur in adults and are equivalent to an acute rupture of ACL. de Souza Leo MG, Santoro ES, Avelino RL, Granjeiro RC, Orlando Junior N. Rev Bras Ortop. 8600 Rockville Pike Background:Several fixation methods have been reported for the operative treatment of tibial eminence fractures. Log in with Facebook Log in with Google. or. FOIA 2019 May;35(5):1533-1544. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2018.11.066. 6). Arthroscopy 2008;24:12328. Thereafter, an additional anterior portal (through the patellar tendon approach) was created, and a 1.5-mm K-wire was drilled into the fragment under direct arthroscopic vision to fix it temporarily (Fig. The widespread causes of the ischaemia are direct arterial damage on the time of a fracture close to the elbow (most often a supracondylar fracture (see below), a good plaster that restricts blood flow and arterial embolism. Thereafter, the K-wire was slowly pulled out using an electric drill, and the Pushlock anchor was finally fixed so that the threads and anchors worked as a tension band (Figs. A lateral radiograph usually shows the fracture, but further imaging studies are needed to determine the extent of displacement and concomitant soft-tissue damage. [3]. A 90 curved suture hook was used to pushed through the back of ACL just above its tibial insertion in order to lead and leave 1 guiding thread around the back of ACL. Nezih Dagdeviren. In anatomy, bony protrusions are referred to as 'spines' and serve as a landmark to help identify different parts of a bone. Biao Zhang: revised the manuscript and investigation. The principal reason for this finding is due to children having softer bones, which are comparatively weaker that the more morphologically advanced ligaments. The tibial eminence is also referred to as the tibial spine. MeSH The study was approved by the ethics committee of Anhui Second People's Hospital. According to Hamden orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Diana, the tibial plateau is the area at the top of the tibia the shinbone that runs from the knee to the ankle and is located next to the knee joint. Level of Evidence: Level IV, therapeutic case series, Avulsion fracture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) from the tibial eminence is a major intra-articular injury that primarily occurs in children and adolescents. [11]. DOI: 10.2106/00004623-197759080-00022 Corpus ID: 2637082; Avulsion fracture of the tibial eminence: treatment by open reduction and pinning. Why Is Surgical Fix Feat. All patients but 1 had meniscal tears. The knee joint is the largest weight bearing joint of the body, where the lower end of the . Arthroscopy 2004;20:11321. 2010 Jul;18(7):395-405. All patients were examined clinically and radiographically with an average follow-up of 18 months. Tibial eminence fractures are seen in children usually between the ages of 8 and 15 years. The ACL inserts 10 to 14 mm posterior to the anterior border of the tibia and is deeply attached on the subchondral plate. modify the keyword list to augment your search. Evidence of non-union of the tibial eminence fracture. Epub 2004 Oct 1. 5 Ethibond wires have been extensively described in available literature with extremely favorable outcomes. Vega JR, Irribarra LA, Baar AK, et al. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy. Unable to load your collection due to an error, Unable to load your delegates due to an error. At 6 weeks after surgery, ROM was > 90 in all patients. Running and progressive return to athletic activities were allowed at 12 weeks. X-ray A minimally displaced tibial eminence fracture in an adolescent. We present a case of an adult type III TIE fracture seen on radiography that only with further MR imaging revealed a concomitant lateral tibial plateau fracture. A Tibial Eminence Fracture, also known as a tibial spine fracture, is an intra-articular fracture of the bony attachment of the ACL on the tibia that is most commonly seen in children from age 8 to 14 years during athletic activity. Bookshelf The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose. Tibial Eminence Fractures. Orthop J Sports Med. Liao W, Li Z, Zhang H, Li J, Wang K, Yang Y. Arthroscopy. Arthroscopic techniques are considered the gold standard for treatment of displaced avulsion fractures of the anterior cruciate ligament. This site needs JavaScript to work properly. FOIA [8]. Clipboard, Search History, and several other advanced features are temporarily unavailable. According to Kendall et al, [2] 40% of such fractures occur in adults. sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal Weber WN, Neumann CH, Barakos JA, Petersen SA, Steinbach LS, Genant HK. Also known as tibial spine fractures, these injuries occur most commonly in skeletally immature patients between the ages of 8 and 14 years.3 They account for 2% to 5% of knee injuries in the pediatric population4,5 and 14% of ACL injuries,6 and have an incidence of 3 per 100,000 children per year.7 Although tibial eminence fractures are Tao Chen: revised the manuscript and investigation. The average age of the patients observed was 22 years (range 18-41). At the top of this bone is located a protrusion where the anterior cruciate ligament attaches inferiorly. J Child Orthop. Adult TIEs are much less common, and limited literature exists on the subject. Moreover, additional biomechanical studies are warranted to confirm this 2-anchor fixation method, and the obtained results should be reviewed in light of the aforementioned limitations. The average age of the patients observed was 22 years (range 18-41). . Many surgical techniques have been described, but none of them allow early functional exercise, and there are many postoperative complications.This . p. 31). Moreover, the screw head is large and must be placed over the top of the fragment; incorrect positioning of the screw can also cause impingement and cartilage damage. }, author={Basilius Zaricznyj}, journal={The Journal of bone and joint surgery. The .gov means its official. Disclaimer, National Library of Medicine While a variety of techniques are available for fixation of this injury, we describe an anchorless technique relying on suture fixation tied over a bone bridge. Indian J Orthop 2017;51:18791. The radiological classification of Meyers and Mac Keever is modified by a license of repair of the lesions into 4 types. Bethesda, MD 20894, Web Policies The ACL inserts on the medial tibial spine. ADVERTISEMENT: Radiopaedia is free thanks to our supporters and advertisers. There were 10 patients with tibial intercondylar eminence avulsion fracture (4 males and 6 females with an average age of 32.79.2 years), 13 patients with ACL injury (8 males and 5 females with an average age of 31.810.9 years) and 22 patients with simple meniscus injury as controls (13 males and 9 females with an average age of 30.910.6 . Arthroscopic Reduction and Fixation by Cerclage Wire Loop for Tibial Spine Avulsion in Adults: Short-term Results. In the adult, the spinal cord is shorter than the vertebral column: it extends from the craniocervical junction to about the level of the intervertebral disk between the first and second lumbar vertebrae (L12) (Fig. After introduction of a clear cannula through 1 portal, threads of the anchor and the guiding thread were pulled out from the cannula so that the threads could not get intertwined because of tissues around the portal. 2005 May;13(4):313-6. doi: 10.1007/s00167-004-0520-x. The fixation methods used in the present study are partly similar to the aforementioned ones, but our suture method and type of anchor used were different. and transmitted securely. All patients underwent surgery within 6 days after trauma. 2014 Mar;8(2):149-59. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. In regards to the anatomy, the tibial eminence is non-articular and is located between condylar surfaces of tibial plateaus. MRI of the left knee revealed a tibial eminence avulsion fracture with preservation of the integrity of the ACL fibers ( Figs. Fracture of the intercondylar eminence of the tibia. Arthroscopy 2008;24:123943. Fracture through the tibial eminence may cause the knee to lose biomechanical function and cause instability as the fracture is an ACL injury equivalent and can have other associated ligament injuries. [9]. Arthroscopic treatment of. At the last follow-up, anterior drawer, Lachman's test, and pivot shift tests were negative, and all patients had returned to their preinjury activity levels. 2020 Nov;144:110230. doi: 10.1016/j.mehy.2020.110230. We used a bioabsorbable suture in ten patients and a nonabsorbable suture in five patients. Most orthopedic surgeons agree that in Type II tibial eminence fractures with slight displacement, reduction can be achieved with aspiration of hemarthrosis in certain cases, and then, a cast can be applied. The tibial-eminence fracture (TEF) is an anterior cruciate-ligament avulsion fracture with a low incidence. Of note, clinical results of our study group were similar to results of this study, but we used 2 anchors. Subsequently, threads of the anchor were pulled through the back of ACL with the help of the guiding thread. 2013 Dec 20;48(6):581-585. doi: 10.1016/j.rboe.2013.12.007. HHS Vulnerability Disclosure, Help Results obtained from the surgical treatment of 15 cases of type II and III tibial intercondylar eminence fracturesaccording to the classification of Meyers and McKeever [12, 13]are reported in this paper. -, J Bone Joint Surg Am. Tibial eminence fracture in an adult: a possibility with rotational injuries Phys Sportsmed. Kode L, Lieberman JM, Motta AO, Wilber JH, Vasen A, Yagan R. AJR Am J Roentgenol. Arthroscopic repair of tibial spine fractures. Most commonly, these fractures are found in the pediatric population and rarely occur in adults. Please enable it to take advantage of the complete set of features! Recently, this injury has become more common in the adult population [3] . The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the However, most arthroscopic surgical techniques and fixation methods are technically demanding and require removal of hard implant. The average follow-up duration was 12.5 months. 2 articles feature images from this case 6 public playlists include this case Related Radiopaedia articles Clinical assessment included patient demographics, cause of injury, delay before surgery, operation time, time to return to work and sport, International Knee Documentation Committee scores, and Lysholm knee scores. Most agree that nondisplaced fractures can be managed nonoperatively, but debate exists over the ideal treatment of displaced fractures. The incidence of post-traumatic tibial spine fracture is greater in children, between the ages of 8 and 14 years, compared with adults. [11] Reasons for this increased rate include greater rate of people engaging in physical activity and competitive sports and increased occurrence of road-traffic accidents. Injury. "A fracture could go straight across the bone from left to right, in which case it would not extend into the joint," said Diana, a. Single-stage arthroscopy-assisted surgery in the . Fractures of the tibial eminence are rare, accounting for less than 1% of the injuries involving the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). According to the IKDC scoring system, recovery of the 13 patients not undergoing additional intervention was graded as normal or near normal. Use of cannulated screws is challenging if the fracture fragment is small in size or comminuted because its insertion can lead to further displacement. 1 2 3 4 5 . Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. A fracture or break in the upper part of the tibia is known as a proximal tibial fracture and commonly occurs just below the knee joint. 2016 Aug;32(8):1639-50. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2016.01.032. Sommerfeldt DW. 2015 Jun;28(3):255-62. doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1388657. Arthroscopy. These injuries typically occur in skeletally immature patients . -, Shin YW, Uppstrom TJ, Haskel JD, Green DW. Leie M, Heath E, Shumborski S, Salmon L, Roe J, Pinczewski L. Arthroscopy. However, Type II fractures, particularly wherein attempts at reduction have failed, and Type III and IV fractures require surgical management because displaced fractures can result in nonunion and knee instability. Fractures occur when a child falls off a bicycle or is injured while playing sports. Most commonly, these fractures are found in the pediatric population and rarely occur in adults. Epub 2016 Apr 1. In: Anterior Cruciate Ligament 2018;5557. Displaced tibial eminence fractures are commonly encountered in pediatric patients and are often considered to be functionally equivalent to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture. PMC Schatzker classification of tibial plateau fractures: use of CT and MR imaging improves assessment. Careers. The work cannot be used commercially without permission from the journal. After surgery, a brace was placed with the knee in 20 to 30 flexion for 3 weeks for pain control and further protection. 1.35 Standing on one leg (Stork position), lumbar extension test: Standing on one leg and extending the spine while balancing on the leg . [15]. Tibial eminence fractures are not common injuries. All patients underwent an arthroscopic procedure of reduction and fixation. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2017;137:140916. Email. 2010 Jul;18(7):395-405. doi: 10.5435/00124635-201007000-00002. Etiology Historically, tibial eminence fractures most commonly occurred in pediatric patients that fell off of a bike. [7]. Shelbourne KD, Urch SE, Freeman H. Outcomes after arthroscopic excision of the bony prominence in the treatment of tibial spine avulsion fractures. [20]. A lateral radiograph usually shows the fracture, but further imaging . [4]. Boutsiadis A, Karataglis D, Agathangelidis F, et al. The intercondylar tibial eminence fracture is one of the most common knee fractures in children 1 and is usually seen between the ages of 8 and 14 years 2. [3,4] In adult patients, the primary cause of this avulsion fracture is high-energy trauma, such as motor vehicle accidents, contact sports (soccer, rugby, and football), or fall from a bicycle. [16]. Absorbable or nonabsorbable suture fixation is effective for obtaining a secure fixation and achieves good clinical and functional mid-term results. official website and that any information you provide is encrypted Arthroscopy 2005;21:1172-1176. Tibial n. Gastrocnemius Quadriceps reflex (patellar reflex, kneejerk reflex) . Wolters Kluwer Health The posterior cruciate ligament was intact with sparring of lateral tibial spine. The fracture site was exposed with a shaver and carefully examined with an arthroscopic probe to confirm the anatomical condition and integrity of ACL. Hapa O, Barber FA, Sner G, et al. Adult TIEs are much less common, and limited literature . Arthroscopic suture fixation of tibial eminence avulsion fractures. Typically, a tibial eminence fracture is the result of direct trauma and high amounts of pressure on the ACL, leading to an avulsion (tearing away . The datasets generated during and/or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request. 2003 May-Jun;31(3):404-7. 8600 Rockville Pike study aimed to evaluate the early clinical efficacy and complications of day case . Utilization of MR imaging altered the surgeon's course of treatment and postoperative care. However, the incidence of such fractures is increasing in adults, concurrent with an increase in sports injuries and traffic accidents. Other arthroscopic fixation techniques have also been reported, including bioabsorbable nails, percutaneous K-wires, sutures with 1 anchor, and suspensory button fixation. This report describes a new, easy, safe, and all-arthroscopic method for reduction and fixation of displaced tibial intercondylar eminence fractures by using 1 anchor and 1 Pushlock. Reduction of the tibial fragment was performed using a probe or a vessel clamp. Synonym (s): Tibial eminence fracture; Intercondylar eminence fracture Epidemiology Avulsion fractures of the ACL attachment to the tibial spine are most prevalent in children 8-14 yrs of age but are seen in adults >35 yrs of age who have low bone density. Midterm Outcomes of Arthroscopic Reduction and Internal Fixation of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tibial Eminence Avulsion Fractures With K-Wire Fixation. Paresis of the peroneus muscles causes supination of the foot due to the action of the anterior and posterior tibial muscles. Bookshelf Avulsion fractures of the ACL are less frequent than tears of the ACL ligament and are more common in children than in adults.24,25 Surgical treatment of displaced fractures is essential to prevent nonunion or malunion, which can cause knee pain, disability, instability, or loss of extension.26 Arthroscopic treatment of tibial eminence . Please try again soon. An official website of the United States government. Defu Yu: developed search strategy and wrote the protocol. Arthroscopic treatment of displaced tibial eminence fractures using a suspensory fixation. bytom@mc.duke.edu. Healing status of the fracture was assessed on radiographs at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery (Fig. sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal Hunter RE, Willis JA. Meyers MH, McKeever FM. 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