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Femoral fixation with intra- vs extratunnel methods in double-bundle ACL reconstruction
April 2015
Femoral fixation with intra- vs extratunnel methods in double-bundle ACL reconstruction
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Intratunnel versus extratunnel autologous hamstring double-bundle graft for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a comparison of 2 femoral fixation procedures
Am J Sports Med. 2015 Jan;43(1):161-8Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
70 patients undergoing double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction were randomized to either intratunnel or extratunnel femoral fixation. One group was treated with the RigidFix crosspin system (Mitek), and the other was treated with EndoButton (Smith & Nephew). Bioabsorbable interference screws were used for tibial fixation in both groups. Clinical examination and patient-report...
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