ACL Avulsion

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) avulsion fracture or tibial eminence avulsion fracture is a type of avulsion fracture of the knee.Its separation of distal attachment of ACL with bony piece from tibia.

It is more common in children than adults. In past these injuries used to be treated nonoperatively, this leads to significantly disability if left untreated. 

Is it possible to fix ACL Avulsion with Arthroscopy ?

ACL Avulsion can be fixed by arthroscopically without metallic implant in knee joint, with help of threads

• Advantages of Arthroscopy

• Early mobilisation

• Less stiffness of joint

• Less chances of infection

   

Open fixation of tibial spine fractures carries a risk of knee stiffness, infection & metallic implant in knee joint