"Tibial Spine Fractures: Complete Guide to Classification, Diagnosis & Surgical Management" english

Video Description

Tibial spine fractures (tibial eminence / ACL avulsion fractures) are classic exam questions and important pediatric knee injuries in daily practice. In this video, we explain everything you need to know as a medical student, orthopedic resident, or exam candidate – from anatomy and mechanism to Meyers & McKeever classification, imaging, management, rehab, and complications.

You will learn:

Definition and anatomy of the tibial eminence (tibial spine) and ACL attachment

Typical age group, risk factors and sports-related mechanisms of injury

Key clinical features, hemarthrosis, extension lag and associated ACL injury

X-ray, CT and MRI findings for tibial spine (tibial eminence) fractures

Meyers & McKeever classification (Types I–IV) and clinical decision making

Non-operative vs operative management (casting, screw and suture fixation, arthroscopic techniques)

Post-operative rehabilitation, weight-bearing and range of motion protocol

Common complications: arthrofibrosis, laxity, growth disturbance and how to prevent them

High-yield exam pearls for OSCE, viva and board exams

On this channel, Dr Ahmed Elattar explains orthopedic topics in a simple, systematic way to help you pass exams and improve your clinical practice.



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