Protection of the bone-tendon-bone graft during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2005 May;125(4):288-90. doi: 10.1007/s00402-004-0789-8. Epub 2005 Jan 19.

Abstract

Damage of graft fibers is a complication that can happen during arthroscopic reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament. It usually occurs while pulling the neoligament through the tibial tunnel, inserting the femoral screw, or doing additional notchplasty. Protection of the graft with a polyethylene tube can reduce the risk of graft laceration.

MeSH terms

  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament / surgery*
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
  • Arthroscopy*
  • Femur / surgery
  • Graft Survival*
  • Humans
  • Orthopedic Equipment*
  • Patella
  • Polyethylene
  • Tendons / transplantation*
  • Tibia / surgery

Substances

  • Polyethylene