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Functional Outcome Comparison of Implant-Free Bone-Patellar Tendon Autografts Using Press-Fit Fixation Technique and Hamstring Autografts Using Implant in Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Prospective Study
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Patella tendon & bone block autograft + press-fit femoral technique, Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction, and 1 other intervention for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 32 participants.
Detailed Summary
The use of implants for conventional anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) graft fixation has been associated with several problems including graft injury, implant osteolysis, implant migration and soft tissue irritation. Implantless ACL surgery offers additional benefits involving lower cost, improved graft incorporation and ease of revision surgery. The investigators aimed to compare the functional outcome of implantless bone-patellar tendon autograft using press-fit fixation technique and hamstring autografts using implant.
Study Details
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Interventions
Implantless Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using press-fit femoral technique The investigator's study uses the press-fit graft fixation technique by Edgar Michael. A midline skin incision was made that extends from inferior pole of patella up to anterior tibial tuberosity. Patella tendon with tibial tuberosity bone block were harvested, patella bone was left intact. The tendon was fixed together with non-absorbable suture.
Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction with implant (using hamstring autograft fixed with bioscrew and endo-button)
Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction with implant (using hamstring tendon autograft fixed with bioscrew and endo-button)