Arthroscopic management of tibial spine fracture with development of arthrofibrosis: A case report with review of literature

Abstract

Being intra-articular nature and disruption of anterior cruciate ligament complex, tibial spine fracture, it is mandatory to fix the displaced fracture of tibial spine in order to maintain the knee kinematics. Fixation of the fracture has shifted from open to arthroscopic assisted. The deficit of a few degrees of movement is a noted complication due to arthrofibrosis which require arthrolysis. We are presenting a case report of a 12 year male patient with type III tibial spine fracture that was fixed using a 7 mm cannulated cancellous screw. Functional outcome was excellent.