Arthroscopic Bio-Absorbable Suture Anchor Fixation of Tibial Eminence Avulsion Fracture in Children / 대한정형외과학회잡지

ABSTRACT

Surgical treatment for the pediatric anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) avulsion fracture consists of arthroscopic treatment and open surgery. Recently, arthroscopic treatment has been commonly performed rather than open surgery because of less post-operative pain and faster rehabilitation. In arthroscopic treatment, K-wire and cannulated cancellous screws are the main instruments used for fixation of avulsion fracture, but these instruments have the risk of causing damage to the growth plate and an additional surgery to remove the fixation is needed. In spite of the technical difficulty, the suture anchor is used to overcome the risk of damage to the growth plate and the need for an additional surgery. The authors report good results using bio-absorbable suture anchor in arthroscopic treatment for pediatric ACL avulsion fracture.