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Editorial commentary : independent suture tape reinforcement could be a part of the holy anterior cruciate ligament grail puzzle?
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Author
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Abstract
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| The quest for improvement of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction results is a continuous struggle as we endeavor different technique adjustments that could form a missing piece of the holy ACL grail puzzle. Independent suture tape reinforcement (ISTR) is a small addition to the familiar ACL reconstruction technique with the potential to improve reconstruction results. Biomechanical studies show a decreased graft elongation and increased ultimate load to failure with ISTR. Clinical studies are scarce. In contrast to the ACL augmentation results in the 1980s, 2 retrospective comparative studies do not report negative results, which would support further research. Larger clinical trials will have to prove whether this small addition to ACL reconstruction will have a positive impact on ACL reconstruction results. For now, it is promising to note that no "red flags" have been described for ACL reconstruction with ISTR. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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Arthroscopy. - New York, N.Y.
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Publication
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Philadelphia
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W b saunders co-elsevier inc
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2021
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ISSN
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0749-8063
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DOI
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10.1016/J.ARTHRO.2020.11.013
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Volume/pages
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37
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(2021)
, p. 617-618
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ISI
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000631872100040
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Pubmed ID
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33546799
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Full text (Publisher's DOI)
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