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Similar efficacy of EZLoc & Bone Mulch Screw femoral fixation in ACL reconstruction
February 2015
Similar efficacy of EZLoc & Bone Mulch Screw femoral fixation in ACL reconstruction
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Femoral fixation of hamstring tendon grafts in ACL reconstructions: the 2-year follow-up results of a prospective randomized controlled study
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2014 Sep;22(9):2153-62. doi: 10.1007/s00167-013-2652-3. Epub 2013 Sep 5.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
110 patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction were randomized to receive femoral fixation of the hamstring tendon graft using an EZLoc Femoral Fixation Device or a Bone Mulch Screw. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of the two femoral fixation devices. Both devices achieved similar clinical results, knee scores, and muscle strength two years post-surge...
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