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Double bundle ACL repair provides superior rotational stability

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March 2013

Double bundle ACL repair provides superior rotational stability

Vol: 2| Issue: 2| Number:144| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using hamstring autografts and bioabsorbable interference screw fixation: Prospective, randomized, clinical study with 2-year results

Am J Sports Med. 2008 Feb;36(2):290-7

Contributing Authors:
T Jarvela AS Moisala R Sihvonen S Jarvela P Kannus M Jarvinen

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77 patients presenting with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) deficiency were included in this randomized clinical trial to compare functional and stability outcomes of double bundle and single bundle hamstring tendon ACL repairs. Results from 2 year postoperative clinical assessment indicated that double bundle repair had superior rotational stability, compared to single bundle repair with metal i...

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