Pullout reattachment of tibial avulsion fractures of the anterior cruciate ligament: a firm, effective suture-tying method using a tensioner

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2007 Jul;15(7):847-50. doi: 10.1007/s00167-007-0315-y. Epub 2007 Apr 12.

Abstract

We describe a firm, effective suture-tying method using a tensioner for reattaching tibial avulsion fractures of the anterior cruciate ligament. Our simple method achieves strong, firm reattachment of the fracture. In addition, it prevents fixation loosening during suture tying effectively. Since pullout repair using nonabsorbable sutures is commonly used to fix various avulsion fractures, the tensioner helps attain strong, firm reattachment of avulsion fractures simply and effectively.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament / surgery*
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries*
  • Arthroscopy
  • Female
  • Fracture Fixation
  • Fracture Healing
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Polyethylene Terephthalates
  • Suture Techniques / instrumentation*
  • Sutures
  • Tibial Fractures / complications
  • Tibial Fractures / surgery*

Substances

  • Ethibond
  • Polyethylene Terephthalates