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ACL remnant preservation favoured over remnant removal regarding tibial tunnel enlargement
April 2014
ACL remnant preservation favoured over remnant removal regarding tibial tunnel enlargement
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
The effect of remnant preservation on tibial tunnel enlargement in ACL reconstruction with hamstring autograft: a prospective randomized controlled trial
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2014 Jan;22(1):166-73. doi: 10.1007/s00167-012-2341-7. Epub 2012 Dec 15.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
62 patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction were randomly allocated to a preserving- or removing-remnant group to investigate the effect of remnant preservation on tibial tunnel enlargement in single-bundle ACL reconstruction using a tendinous autograft. Follow-up and assessment was conducted over 24 months postoperatively. Results demonstrated that preservation of the A...
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