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Comparison of tunnel volume between bioabsorbable & metallic screws in ACL reconstruction

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November 2015

Comparison of tunnel volume between bioabsorbable & metallic screws in ACL reconstruction

Vol: 4| Issue: 11| Number:9| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Bioabsorbable Versus Titanium Screws in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Hamstring Autograft: A Prospective, Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial With 5-Year Follow-up

Am J Sports Med. 2015 Aug;43(8):1893-901.

Contributing Authors:
Y Arama LJ Salmon K Sri-Ram J Linklater JP Roe LA Pinczewski

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40 patients with ACL tear undergoing surgical reconstruction were randomized to either receive bioabsorbable (poly-L-lactic acid with hydroxyapatite) or metallic interference screws for femoral and tibial fixation. The purpose of the study was to compare tunnel volume between the two groups after 2 and 5 years. Secondary outcomes included periscrew ossification, screw resorption, cyst formation an...

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