Editorial Commentary: Two-Year Follow-Up Is Too Short to Determine the Effectiveness of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Primary Repair.
editorial · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.10.045.
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Abstract
Although recent studies have shown good results of anterior cruciate ligament primary repair at 2-year follow-up, one must be careful in adopting this technique. Historically, the classic study from West Point showed repair fails at 5 years. Perhaps future results will be improved with scaffolds, augmentation, or biologics. Only time will tell. For now, what's the (West) Point?
Medical subject headings
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction