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Double-bundle ACL surgery lead to fewer graft ruptures than single-bundle surgeries
April 2013
Double-bundle ACL surgery lead to fewer graft ruptures than single-bundle surgeries
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Double-bundle versus single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a prospective randomized study with 5-year results
Am J Sports Med. 2012 Jul;40(7):1511-8. doi: 10.1177/0363546512448177. Epub 2012 Jun 11Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
90 patients were randomized to examine which method of ACL reconstruction, double or single bundle, is the most suitable in treating ACL ruptures. Patients received either double-bundle ACL reconstruction with bioabsorbable screw fixation, or single-bundle ACL reconstruction with bioabsorbable screw fixation, or single-bundle ACL reconstruction with metallic screw fixation. At the 5-year follow up...
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