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Double-bundle technique: Less tunnel enlargement on tibial side & no tunnel communication
April 2013
Double-bundle technique: Less tunnel enlargement on tibial side & no tunnel communication
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Tunnel Enlargement After Double-Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Prospective, Randomized Study
Arthroscopy. 2008 Dec;24(12):1349-57. Epub 2008 Oct 1Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
60 patients with ACL injury, undergoing ACL reconstruction with hamstring tendons, were randomized to either receive this surgery using a double-bundle technique or a single-bundle technique. The results indicated that the double-bundle technique during ACL reconstruction had less tunnel enlargement on the tibial side and no tunnel communication. However, it is important to note that the double-bu...
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