Global variation in isolated posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

In the setting of persistent instability or failed non-operative management, surgical reconstruction is commonly recommended for isolated posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tears. The purpose of this study was to systematically review published studies to evaluate regional variation in the epidemiology of and surgical approaches to primary, isolated PCL reconstruction.

Methods

A systematic review was performed in June 2022 to identify studies examining operative techniques during primary, isolated PCL reconstruction. Collected variables consisted of reconstruction technique, graft type, graft source, tibial reconstruction technique, femoral and tibial drilling and fixation methods, and whether the remnant PCL was preserved or debrided. Studies were classified into fou

SUBMITTER: Knapik DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9548455 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature