Modified Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Internal Bracing Graft Preparation Technique Using Allograft for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery.

ABSTRACT: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using allografts is limited by delayed biologic incorporation and graft elongation, increasing failure risks during early rehabilitation. To address this, we describe the modified Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia internal bracing technique, which integrates ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene suture tape within the graft construct. This technique aims to provide immediate biomechanical reinforcement, reduce tunnel widening, and accelerate recovery, particularly critical for allografts, which lack the initial strength of autografts. The tendons are then quadrupled over tri-fold loops of FiberTape (Arthrex), which is centrally positioned and secured with FiberWire (Arthrex). The construct is whipstitched with 2.0 Ethibond (Ethicon)-while suture co

SUBMITTER: Yusoff BAHM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12801063 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature