Adverse effects more frequent with bioabsorbable vs. metal screws in ACL reconstruction

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Tibial Fixation in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

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

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Bioabsorbable vs metallic interference screws in ACLR; complications and clinical outcome

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BPTB grafts fixed with bioabsorbable or metal screws show similar clinical outcome

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Biodegradable screws create larger bone tunnels in ACL graft fixation

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Crosspin versus interference screw femoral fixation in ACLR with hamstring autograft

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Bioabsorbable or titanium interference screws have comparable ACL reconstruction outcomes

Arthroscopy. 2008 Jul;24(7):817-23. Epub 2008 Apr 14

No difference between cross pins & interference screws in ACL reconstruction after 5 years

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Both Bio-interference screw and femoral transfixation in ACL repair provide good results

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COA/ICORS2019: Assessment of tunnel enlargement with PLLA interference screw with and without TCP

Press-fit and interference screw fixation comparable in ACL reconstruction

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AAOS 2016: Interference screw vs. suture anchor fixation in biceps tenodesis at 1 year

Similar 2-yr outcome between interference screw and suture anchor fixation of biceps tenod

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Trabecular metal spacers with or without pedicle screw fixation in posterior lumbar fusion

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AAOS2017: Enlargement at different tunnel depths with β-TCP-containing vs PLLA screws

AAOS 2016: Interference screw vs suture anchor fixation for biceps tenodesis alongside RCR

Femoral tunnel increase smaller with interference screw versus cortical button fixation in ACLR

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AAOS: Metal ion release substantially increased with metal on metal articulation in THA

Double bundle ACL repair provides superior rotational stability

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