Suture Anchor Technique for Bridge Enhanced Anterior Cruciate Ligament Restoration.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 38584620.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.eats.2023.11.008 and PMC identifier 10995693.
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Abstract
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common in the athletic population. ACL repair with bridge enhancement is an emerging technology with promising clinical outcomes in patients with a proximal to midsubstance ACL tears. Currently, there are a variety of fixation methods described for isolated ACL repair, including suspensory and anchor techniques. This Technical Note describes a bridge enhanced ACL restoration procedure technique, using suture anchors for the femoral fixation. Advantages of this technique include more rigid fixation and avoiding need for accessory over-the-top incision. Additionally, the surgical workflow is more similar to an ACL reconstruction with intra-articular screw fixation, which may be more readily adopted by some surgeons.