Osteochondral fractures of the knee in skeletally immature patients: short term results of operative fixation using Omnitech screws


Published online: Dec 27 2016

Surjit LIDDER, Megan THOMAS, Ankit DESAI, Andrew SKYRME, Andrew ARMITAGE, Samuel RAJARATNAM

Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK

Abstract

Purpose : Osteochondral fractures in skeletally immature patients are rare. A retrospective case series is reported looking at the use of Omnitech compression screws for these injuries. Method : Nine patients with a mean age of 14 were included in the study with a mean follow up of 26 months. Results : The average KOOS, IKDC and Tegner Lysholm Scores were 86.7, 90.34 and 96.1 respectively. Conclusion : The use of Omnitech screws in the acute setting for skeletally immature patients shows excellent short-term outcomes.

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