Guided Growth for Correction of Elevated Tibial Posterior Slope in Pediatric ACL Deficiency: A Case Report

Michael A. Gaudiani, Trent Cooper, Angela Drummond, Logan M. Hansen, Marc A. Tompkins

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Abstract

Case:Fourteen-year-old boy, history of autism presented with bilateral knee instability. Imaging revealed bilateral anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) insufficiency, 20° of posterior tibial slope (PTS) on the right and 18° on the left. A guided growth technique using anterior placed tension band plates was used to correct the PTS. At 22 months, the PTS corrected to 5.5° on the right and 6° on the left. The patient's knee stability improved, and he resumed activities at 30 months.Conclusion:Pediatric ACL insufficiency in the setting of elevated PTS can be successfully corrected with a guided growth technique.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article numbere2400188
JournalJBJS case connector
Volume14
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 7 2024

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Keywords

  • ACL insufficiency
  • elevated bilateral posterior tibial slope
  • pediatrics

PubMed: MeSH publication types

  • Journal Article
  • Case Reports

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