ARTHROSCOPIC REPAIR OF A POSTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT AVULSION

Isolated posterior cruciate ligament injuries are rare and their manag ement is controversial. Bony avulsion fractures have commonly been rep aired with open reduction and internal fixation using the posterior ap proach described by Trickey. However, this approach does not lend itse lf to detection and repair of associated injuries. We report the case of a posterior cruciate ligament avulsion that was arthroscopically re duced and stabilized with cannulated screws. This technique provided r igid fixation for early rehabilitation and allowed concomitant arthros copic examination of the knee for any associated injuries.