Paradoxical tunnel enlargement after ACL reconstruction with hamstring autografts when using β-TCP containing interference screws for tibial aperture fixation- prospectively comparative study

Paradoxical tunnel enlargement after ACL reconstruction with hamstring autografts when using β-TCP containing interference screws for tibial aperture fixation- prospectively comparative study

Abstract Background Tibial aperture fixation with a bioabsorbable interference screw is a popular fixation method in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). An interference screw containing β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) to improve bony integration and biocompatibility was recently introdu...

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Main Authors: Joon Ho Wang, Eun Su Lee, Byung Hoon Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
ACL
Tunnel enlargement
Interference screw
Plla
β-TCP
Hamstring autograft
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-017-1757-0

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