Anterior Displacement of Tibial Spine Fractures: Does Anatomic Reduction Matter?

Background: Operative treatment of displaced tibial spine fractures consists of fixation and reduction of the fragment in addition to restoring tension of the anterior cruciate ligament.

Purpose: To determine whether residual displacement of the anterior portion of a tibial spine fragment affects the range of motion (ROM) or laxity in operatively and nonoperatively treated patients.

Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3.