Comparison of Short-term Results of Bone Tunnel Enlargement Between EndoButton™ CL and Cross-pin Fixation Systems after Chronic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Autologous Quadrupled Hamstring Tendons  

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Kuskucu, S.M.

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: The Journal of International Medical Research vol. 36 no. 01 (Jan. 2008), page 23-30.
Topik: Hamstring Tendons

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Perpustakaan FK Nomor Panggil: J11.K.2008.01 Non-tandon: 1 (dapat dipinjam: 0) Tandon: tidak ada

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We performed arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions of chronic ACL rupture with autologous hamstring tendon grafts in males (mean age 23.9 years). Thirty-two cross-pin fixations and 24 EndoButton™ CL fixations were performed on the femoral side. Distal fixations on the tibial side were maintained with interference screws plus a staple. Tunnel enlargement was evaluated using X-rays. Femoral and tibial tunnels were measured at three levels 5 mm apart, and average enlargement was calculated after correction for magnification. Tunnel enlargement 12 months after surgery was greater for the EndoButton™ CL system (femoral side 43.71%, tibial side 51.11%) than for the cross-pin system (femoral side 32.61%, tibial side 25.62%); the difference was significant only on the tibial side. Both proximal fixation techniques were judged clinically successful (follow-up 16 – 36 months). The far fixation point in the EndoButton™ CL group may be related to mechanical loosening.

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