Arthroscopic Fixation of Traumatic Tibial Bone Avulsion of Posterior Cruciate Ligament Using Scorpion Suture Passer: A New Technique
Author(s) -
Farzad Amouzadeh Omrani,
Mohammad Khak,
Mohammad Mahdi Sarzaeem,
Gholamhossein Kazemian
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
trauma monthly
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.168
H-Index - 16
eISSN - 2251-7464
pISSN - 2251-7472
DOI - 10.5812/traumamon.55650
Subject(s) - medicine , avulsion , fixation (population genetics) , fibrous joint , surgery , anatomy , population , environmental health
Several operative techniques have been described for operative treatment of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) avulsion injuries. Here we introduce a new arthroscopic suture technique for the treatment of PCL avulsion fracture using Scorpion suture passer. Three standard portals of anteromedial, anterolateral, and posteromedial are established along with the central trans-patellar tendon portal, if necessary. A Scorpion suture passer and No. 2 FiberWire were used to put two sutures at the base of the PCL-bone interface. After reducing the fragment, a tibial target guide for PCL was used to make a tunnel at the center of the fracture site and the fragment, if possible. An Endotack is used to fix the sutures at the anterior border of the tibia. This is a practical technique with a short learning curve and biomechanically stable fixation.
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