Arthroscopic treatment for fracture of tibial intercondylar eminence in children

Objective To retrospectively analyze the arthroscopic treatment for avulsed fracture of tibial intercondylar eminence in children.Methods Eighteen patients with avulsed fracture of tibial intercondylar eminence were recruited in this study,including 11 recent fractures and 7 old fractures.Under arthroscope,reduction and fixation of anterior cruciate ligament of the avulsion fracture were performed.Results Eighteen patients were followed up for an average period of 17 months(range,6 months to 3.5 years).Stage Ⅰ healing of the fractures were achieved in all patients in 3 months after surgery.The average Lysholm score was 97.3.Three patients had mild knee extension limitations.Two patients had limitations in knee bending.Conclusions Arthroscopic treatment is simple,effective and minimally invasive for avulsed fracture of tibial intercondylar eminence in children. Key words: Arthroscopic surgical procedures; Tibial fracture