Arthroscopic Repair of Bony Avulsions of Both Cruciate Ligaments and Both Posterior Meniscal Roots.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Injury to both cruciate ligaments and both posterior meniscus roots occurs in multiligamentous knee injuries; nonetheless, osseous avulsion-type injuries of these structures are rare. This study outlines the surgical technique for anatomically repairing these structures while preserving the surrounding cartilage fragments.

Indications

Distal osseous avulsions of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), medial and/or lateral meniscus posterior root tears (MMPRT and LMPRT).

Technique description

Arthroscopic primary repair of the ACL, PCL, MMPRT, and LMPRT is performed using a transtibial technique in a unique case of the combination of osseous avulsions of these 4 structures.

Results

Primary repair of distal ACL and PCL

SUBMITTER: van der List JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12855756 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature