Posterior Tibial Slope in the Paediatric Population – What is Normal and How Reliable is Radiographic Measurement?
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on June 17, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 6_suppl5, June 2026.
Background:Increased posterior tibial slope (PTS) is associated with a higher risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, including re-rupture. ACL injury in the paediatric population is a common injury with an increasing incidence. A few studies in ...
Background:Increased posterior tibial slope (PTS) is associated with a higher risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, including re-rupture. ACL injury in the paediatric population is a common injury with an increasing incidence. A few studies in ...