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Low-pressure CO2 insufflation appears safe and effective for arthroscopic ACLR
October 2014
Low-pressure CO2 insufflation appears safe and effective for arthroscopic ACLR
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
A risk-benefit analysis of alternating low-pressure CO2 insufflation and fluid medium in arthroscopic knee ACL reconstruction
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2014 Jul;22(7):1483-90Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Ninety four patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction were randomized to evaluate the safety and efficacy of low-pressure CO2 knee joint insufflation as compared to conventional fluid-based distention. Patients were monitored over 6 months. The evidence presented in this trial revealed no significant difference between the CO2-based ACLR and the conventional ACLR based on...
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