The tibial spine is the intra-articular insertion point of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Fractures of the tibial spine have long been described as an “ACL tear equivalent” condition because the mechanism of injury and resultant instability are similar. Fractures of the tibial spine are far less common than ACL tears, even in the pediatric population.
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