AOSSM 2022 Annual Meeting Recordings - no CME-Anterior Displacement of Tibial Spine Fractures, Does Anatomic Reduction Matter?

Anterior Displacement of Tibial Spine Fractures, Does Anatomic Reduction Matter?

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The speaker discusses the anterior displacement of tibial spine fractures and whether anatomic reduction is necessary. Tibial spine fractures occur when the ACL is avulsed from its insertion on the tibia, resulting in increased laxity and decreased knee stability. The goals of treatment are to anatomically reduce the fragment and maintain ACL tension. However, anatomic reduction is not always achieved. A study was conducted on patients with tibial spine fractures to assess the impact of residual displacement on range of motion and knee laxity. The study found that residual anterior lip displacement did not significantly affect these outcomes. The speaker concludes that while reduction is important, surgeons do not need to excessively focus on achieving anatomic position.

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Shannon McGurty, BS

Keywords

anterior displacement

tibial spine fractures

anatomic reduction

ACL avulsion

knee stability