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ACL Reconstruction: Neither Calaxo or Milagro bioabsorbable screws increase bone formation
March 2013
ACL Reconstruction: Neither Calaxo or Milagro bioabsorbable screws increase bone formation
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Randomized controlled trial of osteoconductive fixation screws for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a comparison of the Calaxo and Milagro screws
Arthroscopy. 2013 Jan;29(1):74-82Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
60 patients were randomized to determine the effect of osteoconductive bioabsorbable screw type for interference fixation in ACL reconstruction. Patients received either Calaxo or Milagro bioabsorbable screws, and were followed for 2 years postoperatively. The results revealed that the Calaxo screw achieved faster resorption (6 months) compared to ongoing resorption of the Milagro screw at 24 mont...
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