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RIGIDfix cross pin fixation provides good fixation for BPTB ACL reconstruction
March 2013
RIGIDfix cross pin fixation provides good fixation for BPTB ACL reconstruction
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A pilot clinical evaluation comparing the Mitek bone-tendon-bone cross pin and bioabsorbable screw in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction fixation, a randomized double blind controlled trial
Knee. 2008 Jun;15(3):168-73. Epub 2008 Mar 4Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
40 patients undergoing bone-patellar tendon-bone ACL reconstruction were randomized to auto-graft fixation using either RIGIDfix cross pins or Linvatec Bioscrews to compared clinical outcomes. At 24 months follow-up, all patients demonstrated clinically significant improvements in knee function and quality of life assessments; however, there were no differences between groups.
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