A new ultrasound-guided surgical technique to fix acute tibial posterior cruciate ligament avulsion fracture.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aims to describe a novel minimally invasive technique for the treatment of acute tibial posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) avulsion fracture.

Methods

This retrospective study included seven patients who underwent ultrasound-guided fixation for acute PCL tibial avulsion fractures by using an adjustable-loop device between January 2021 and January 2023. Before the surgery, the maximum diameter, area and displacement distance of the fragments were measured using computed tomography examination. All patients were followed up for at least 12 months, and clinical outcomes were assessed on the basis of range of motion, the International Knee Documentation Committee Score and the Lysholm score.

Results

For the seven patients, the mean maximum diameter, area

SUBMITTER: Luo H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11869579 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature