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Addition of extra-articular to intra-articular ACL reconstruction shows minimal benefit
November 2015
Addition of extra-articular to intra-articular ACL reconstruction shows minimal benefit
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Does Combined Intra- and Extraarticular ACL Reconstruction Improve Function and Stability? A Meta-analysis
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2015 Aug;473(8):2609-18Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
8 randomized control trials (RCTs) comparing the use of intra-articular reconstruction alone with the combined use of both extra-articular and intra-articular reconstruction for the treatment of a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) were selected for inclusion in this meta-analysis. The purpose of the study was to determine if the addition of extra-articular reconstruction to the standard in...
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