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Comparison of three different hamstring ACL fixation devices
May 2013
Comparison of three different hamstring ACL fixation devices
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A prospective comparison of 3 hamstring ACL fixation devices--Rigidfix, BioScrew, and Intrafix--randomized into 4 groups with 2 years of follow-up
Am J Sports Med. 2009 Apr;37(4):699-706. Epub 2009 Feb 2Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
120 patients undergoing reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) were randomized to one of four groups receiving different methods of ACL fixation. This study was designed to assess and compare these new fixation methods with long term clinical follow-up. The results from this trial indicated that at 1 and 2 year follow-ups, there were no significant differences in clinical or functi...
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