Subcortical Backup Fixation in ACL Reconstruction.

ABSTRACT: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries result in knee instability in a majority of patients. Repair and reconstruction techniques have continually evolved over the past several decades. ACL reconstruction outcomes are directly impacted by physical therapy with early range of motion, weightbearing, and progressive strengthening. Therefore, the fixation must be sufficient to withstand the tensile and shear stresses across the graft construct during the biological healing phase. Occasionally, the primary fixation device is not strong enough to withstand these stresses. In turn, supplementary fixation devices, which are important especially in cases of revision ACL reconstruction, are imperfect. They occasionally become symptomatic, requiring hardware removal. Posts and washers require bico

SUBMITTER: Gee SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8821247 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature