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Similar outcomes following remnant-preserving ACLR compared to conventional reconstruction

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May 2013

Similar outcomes following remnant-preserving ACLR compared to conventional reconstruction

Vol: 2| Issue: 4| Number:177| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with remnant preservation: a prospective, randomized controlled study

Am J Sports Med. 2012 Dec;40(12):2747-55. doi: 10.1177/0363546512461481. Epub 2012 Oct 17

Contributing Authors:
L Hong X Li H Zhang X Liu J Zhang JW Shen H Feng

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90 patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) were randomized to either a remnant-preserving technique or standard approach. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of ACL remnant preservation on clinical outcome over 2 years. Results at final follow-up indicated that clinical measures, knee stability evaluations, and second-look arthroscopic findings did not...

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