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No difference between resorbable pins or resorbable screws in ACL reconstruction

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March 2013

No difference between resorbable pins or resorbable screws in ACL reconstruction

Vol: 2| Issue: 2| Number:7| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Bioresorbable Pins and Interference Screws for Fixation of Hamstring Tendon Grafts in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery

Am J Sports Med. 2009 Sep;37(9):1692-8. Epub 2009 May 29.

Contributing Authors:
D Stengel D Casper K Bauwens A Ekkernkamp M Wich

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Synopsis

54 patients undergoing ACL reconstruction by autologous hamstring graft method were randomized to undergo hamstring fixation with either RigidFix resorbable pins or BioCryl resorbable screws. Recent biomechanical studies have suggested that the use of resorbable pins is advantageous, but it has yet to be determined if these findings lead to significant improvements in clinical outcomes. At 2 year ...

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