Anterior cruciate ligament repair with LARS (ligament advanced reinforcement system): a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee is common. Following complete rupture of the ACL, insufficient re-vascularization of the ligament prevents it from healing completely, creating a need for reconstruction. A variety of grafts are available for use in ACL reconstruction surgery, including synthetic grafts. Over the last two decades new types of synthetic ligaments have been developed. One of these synthetic ligaments, the Ligament Advanced Reinforcement System (LARS), has recently gained popularity.The aim of this systematic review was to assess the current best available evidence for the effectiveness of the LARS as a surgical option for symptomatic, anterior cruciate ligament rupture in terms of graft stability, rehabilitation time and return to

SUBMITTER: Machotka Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3016369 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature