Tibial Spine Repair in the Pediatric Population: Outcomes and Subsequent Injury Rates.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To evaluate short- to mid-term outcomes after arthroscopic operative fixation of tibial spine fractures in pediatric patients, to determine the incidence of further ipsilateral and contralateral knee injuries, and to describe associated meniscal pathology and intraoperative findings at the time of tibial spine repair.

Methods

All patients under age 18 with a tibial spine fracture treated arthroscopically at 1 institution by 2 surgeons from 2008 through 2019 were identified by Current Procedural Terminology codes. Patients at least 1 year from their date of surgery were contacted to complete a questionnaire, which included the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) form. Questions pertained to knee function, pain, and further injury or surgery on either kne

SUBMITTER: Quinlan NJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8365202 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature