Suture tape augmentation in the management of anterior cruciate ligament ruptures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The employment of suture tape augmentation (SA) in surgical interventions for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures is a subject of ongoing debate. This meta-analysis synthesizes prior research to assess the effectiveness of additional SA in treating ACL tears.

Methods

A total of four databases including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were searched up to September 2024. Literature screening, quality evaluation, and data extraction were performed according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Key data extracted include: Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale, International Knee Documentation Committee Score (IKDC), self-assessment numerical evaluation (SANE), Tegner Activity Score, Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), Veterans RAND 12-

SUBMITTER: Tang P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12103404 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature