Editorial Commentary: Suspensory Fixation of Displaced Tibial Posterior Cruciate Ligament Avulsions: A Novel Application of a Familiar Technique

Abstract

Isolated tibial posterior cruciate ligament avulsion fractures, although rare, are becoming increasingly common in regions of the world with frequent 2-wheel motor vehicle accidents. Arthroscopic-assisted suture fixation has become a popular fixation method for these injuries. Suspensory metal button fixation of tibial posterior cruciate ligament avulsion fractures, although commonly used for other applications, has until recently been limited to isolated reports of a few patients.

Therapeutic effect of two methods on avulsion fracture of tibial insertion of anterior cruciate ligament

“…Inclusion criteria: (1) Patients aged 19-65 years; (2) Patients with tibial avulsion fracture of anterior cruciate ligament caused by trauma were confirmed by X-ray, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging after admission; (3) Patients had obvious lower limb pain on the affected side during hospitalization and limited activity. The interval between injury and operation was within 2 wk; (4) The classification standard was type II or type III (Meyers-McKeever standard)[ 3 ]; (5) All operations were performed by the same group of orthopedic medical staff in our hospital; and (6) The research programme receives informed consent from patients and their families. Exclusion criteria: (1) Severe osteoporosis; (2) Patients with long-term hormone therapy; (3) Cancer patients; (4) Bone tuberculosis; (5) A history of drug use or addiction; and (6) Lower limb nerve and muscle atrophy disease.…”