Schlummer T, Klingelhöfer J, Fortmeier B, Giebel G. Arthroskopisch gest�tzte Refixation von Ausrissen der Eminentia intercondylica �ber Fiber-Wire-Cerclagen.
Unfallchirurg 2004;
107:525-31. [PMID:
15060774 DOI:
10.1007/s00113-004-0752-8]
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Abstract
Avulsion fracture of the intercondylar eminence is a rare knee injury. It is found either isolated or connected to other bone or intra-articular injuries. Arthroscopically assisted treatment is nowadays the most common procedure. The refixation of the fragment is technically sophisticated and usually requires a longer period of immobilization. In two patients we used a suture cerclage with extreme tensile strength (Fiber-Wire, Arthrex Inc.) placed through a tibial guide. Using this procedure we combined the advantages of easy implantation, sufficient retention, and thereby the possibility of forced follow-up treatment. The present results are promising.
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