J Korean Fract Soc.  2024 Apr;37(2):117-124. 10.12671/jkfs.2024.37.2.117.

Treatment of Avulsion Fractures around the Knee

• Lim S

• KMID: 2555585
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2024.37.2.117

Abstract

Avulsion fractures are common in athletes and result from high-impact or sudden, forceful movements involving the separation of a bone fragment at the ligament or tendon attachment site. The key focus areas include the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments, medial collateral ligament, anterolateral complex, arcuate complex, medial patellofemoral ligament, patellar tendon, and quadriceps tendon. Diagnostic approaches combine radiography with advanced imaging techniques, such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, to elucidate the extent of injury and guide treatment decisions. Treatment ranges from conservative management for non-displaced fractures to surgical intervention for displaced fractures, with strategies customized based on the specific ligament involved and the nature of the fracture.

Keyword

Avulsion fractures; Knee; Ligament; Tendon