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Suspensory vs. Expandable Anteromedial Femoral Fixation in Male ACL Reconstruction
September 2021
Suspensory vs. Expandable Anteromedial Femoral Fixation in Male ACL Reconstruction
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
No Difference in Outcomes Between Suspensory (Fixed-Loop Cortical Button) Versus Expandable Anteromedial Femoral Fixation in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Autologous Hamstring Tendons: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study in Male Patients.
Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil. 2021 Jun 24;3(4): e1155-e1163.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Seventy patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures were randomized to receive an ACL reconstruction procedure utilizing either suspensory femoral fixation (cortical button; n=35) or expandable femoral fixation (AperFix; n=35). The primary outcomes of interest included anteroposterior knee stability at 2 years follow up and femoral/tibial tunnel widening at 12 months follow up. Seconda...
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