Simplifying Anterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Bone Plug Reconstructions: The "U" Trough Technique.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 29354427.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.eats.2017.05.003 and PMC identifier 5622206.
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Abstract
This Technical Note discusses an anterior cruciate ligament graft preparation technique to simplify and ease graft visualization, insertion, and fixation. Our technique incorporates a 2-mm central trough in the bone plug of the graft to improve one's ability to efficiently identify and orient the anterior cruciate ligament graft during insertion, and ensure correct screw placement and fixation.