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Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using the bone-posterior cruciate ligament-bone allograft

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Allografts were widely used in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction for patients with ACL rupture of the knee. This study was to approve the feasibility of bone-posterior cruciate ligament-bone (BPCLB) allograft transplantation in ACL reconstruction. METHODS: Eight patients underwent ACL reconstructions with BPCLB allografts and were followed up for an average period of 32 months after operation. RESULTS: Subjective parameters including International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC), modified Larson knee ligament, Lysholm, and Tegner rating scales were much improved and side to side KT-2000 arthrometer difference was much less postoperatively. Pivot shift test was negative in all patients. The reconstructed ACL had satisfactory shape and tension. CONCLUSIONS: BPCLB allograft is an optional choice for ACL reconstruction.

Source: Chinese Medical Journal

DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0366-6999.20111738

Authors: Chen JIAO, Ying-fang AO, Ping LIU, Xing XIE, Chen LIU, Yong MA

Institution: Peking University Third Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,000