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All-Arthroscopic Posterior Cruciate Ligament Distal Reattachment With Extracortical Fixation.


ABSTRACT: Avulsion fractures of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) are a rare, but serious, knee pathology. Early surgical treatment is regarded as necessary to maintain knee stability. Recommended management involves open reduction with internal fixation through a posterior approach. However, open surgeries are associated with a greater risk of complications. Current data suggest excellent outcomes for arthroscopic-assisted fixation, with a low complication rate. The purpose of this technical note is to present an all-arthroscopic PCL distal reattachment with extracortical fixation technique. This technique provides precise fracture reduction, is easily reproducible, and is relatively safe to treat PCL tibial avulsion fractures.

SUBMITTER: Hermanowicz K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6926378 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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All-Arthroscopic Posterior Cruciate Ligament Distal Reattachment With Extracortical Fixation.

Hermanowicz Krzysztof K   Góralczyk Adrian A   Danowska Kinga K   Gałązka Dariusz D   LaPrade Robert F RF   Malinowski Konrad K  

Arthroscopy techniques 20191111 11


Avulsion fractures of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) are a rare, but serious, knee pathology. Early surgical treatment is regarded as necessary to maintain knee stability. Recommended management involves open reduction with internal fixation through a posterior approach. However, open surgeries are associated with a greater risk of complications. Current data suggest excellent outcomes for arthroscopic-assisted fixation, with a low complication rate. The purpose of this technical note is  ...[more]

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