Comparison of bioabsorbable interference screws and posts for distal fixation in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Comparison of the results of bioabsorbable interference screws and posts for hamstring graft distal fixation in ACL reconstructions are presented. The results of 20 patients with bioabsorbable screws were compared to 22 patients with posts. The assessement was based on Lysholm-Gillquist and Marshall...

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Published in:International orthopaedics 2009-02, Vol.33 (1), p.123-127
Main Authors: Gawęda, Krzysztof, Walawski, Jacek, Węgłowski, Robert, Krzyżanowski, Wojciech
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Absorbable Implants - adverse effects
Adolescent
Adult
Anterior Cruciate Ligament - pathology
Anterior Cruciate Ligament - surgery
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Arthroscopy - methods
Bone Cysts - etiology
Bone Cysts - pathology
Bone Screws - adverse effects
Cohort Studies
Female
Foreign-Body Migration
Humans
Internal Fixators - adverse effects
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Middle Aged
Original Paper
Orthopedics
Prospective Studies
Treatment Outcome
Young Adult
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Summary:Comparison of the results of bioabsorbable interference screws and posts for hamstring graft distal fixation in ACL reconstructions are presented. The results of 20 patients with bioabsorbable screws were compared to 22 patients with posts. The assessement was based on Lysholm-Gillquist and Marshall scores and the KT-1000 device. In the study group the points gained were 38.9 in the Lysholm-Gillquist and 12.89 in the Marshall scale. The average KT-1000 difference was 2.46 mm. In the control group the points gained were 32.93 in the Lysholm-Gillquist and 11.47 in the Marshall scale. The average KT-1000 difference was 2.5 mm. There were 14 patients in the study group with interference screw problems; in 2 the implants were removed. (1) There are no differences in outcome using bioabsorbable interference screws and posts for distal fixation of hamstring ACL grafts. (2) The lack of bioabsorbtion with poly L-lactide interference screws is frequent and causes problems.
ISSN:0341-2695
1432-5195
DOI:10.1007/s00264-007-0482-y