
ACL reconstruction: Similar clinical outcomes with bioabsorbable or metal screw fixation

ACL reconstruction: Similar clinical outcomes with bioabsorbable or metal screw fixation
A comparison of the results of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using bioabsorbable versus metal interference screws: a meta-analysis
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2011 Mar 16;93(6):572-80. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.J.00269Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
8 randomized controlled trials (mean follow-up=12 months) including 745 patients who underwent ACL reconstruction were identified for inclusion in this meta-analysis to assess differences in patients undergoing graft fixation with metal or bioabsorbable interference screws. Clinical outcomes (assessed using the International Knee Documentation Committee, Lysholm and Tegner activity scores), compli...
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