Proximal anterior cruciate ligament avulsion treated with TightRope® fixation device

Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2012 Mar;94(2):e96-8. doi: 10.1308/003588412X13171221589216.

Abstract

Anterior cruciate ligament injury is an uncommon finding in children but when it does occur it is usually a result of tibial avulsion or, less commonly, a midsubstance tear. It is generally agreed that surgical fixation is a necessity. We present a case of proximal anterior cruciate ligament avulsion and a new method of fixation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidental Falls
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament / surgery
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries*
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction / instrumentation
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction / methods*
  • Arthroscopy / instrumentation
  • Arthroscopy / methods*
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Internal Fixators*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Tibial Fractures / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed