Proximal Tibia Fracture Through Suture Augmentation Sites Following ACL/MCL Repairs
Scott M. Feeley,
Arash Kamali,
Donald F. Colantonio
et al.
Abstract:Case:
A 35-year-old man sustained a proximal tibia fracture from a low-energy mechanism 1 year after anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligament repairs with suture augmentation (SA). The fracture propagated through both tibial SA anchor sites. Following intramedullary tibial nailing, he returned to his prior level of function.
Conclusion:
While complications of SA for ligamentous procedures are rare, these techniques are being implemented more fre… Show more
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