Staple arthroscopic fixation of tibial ACL avulsion with concomitant lobenhoffer approach for a posterolateral tibial plateau fracture

Abstract

Tibial eminence avulsion fracture or anterior cruciate ligament avulsion fractures are extremely uncommon, especially in adults. The objective of the treatment is to provide knee stability, allow early rehabilitation and reduce complications rate. Several methods for fracture fixation have been described in the literature. We report a case of a 39 year old male who presented with a severe tibial plateau fracture and an avulsed ACL which was arthroscopically fixated with a staple. This is a unique, simple and affordable technique with excellent clinical and functional results.