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Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction tunnel size: causes of tunnel enlargement and implications for single versus two-stage revision reconstruction.
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Skeletal radiology [Skeletal Radiol] 2017 Feb; Vol. 46 (2), pp. 161-169. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Nov 24. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions have increased over the past 25 years. The increased incidence of ACL reconstructions has translated into a larger number of graft failures and revision ACL procedures. It is important to understand the causes of graft failure when evaluating for a revision ACL reconstruction and to appreciate changes in tunnel anatomy over time prior to planning revision surgery. In this manuscript, tunnel size for ACL reconstruction and implications for single-stage versus two-stage revision ACL reconstruction will be discussed, as well as causes of tunnel enlargement, including mechanical and biological factors.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1432-2161
- Volume :
- 46
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Skeletal radiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 27885380
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-016-2535-z