Achieving anatomic reduction, securing fixation, and ensuring adequate compression are crucial steps in the internal fixation process for traumatic osteochondral defects. A variety of fixation methodologies have been in use, e.g., metal pins, bioabsorbable screws, and glue tissue adhesives, each of them yielding different outcomes. This study presents the outcomes of utilising the concept of suture bridge fixation for traumatic femoral osteochondral injury in a 34-year-old patient. Following a three-year follow-up, the patient demonstrated a return to normal activities with complete and pain-free knee mobility. In conclusion, it can be stated that suture bridges offer an alternative approach for the fixation of osteochondral fragments in the knee attributable to traumatic injuries.

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