Hamstring anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using femoral cross pin fixation

Eugene M. Wolf

doi:10.1016/S1060-1872(99)80028-8

$Surgical reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) with bone-patella tendon-bone (BPTB) graft hasbecome the most commonly performed procedure for the unstable cruciate-deficient knee. The use of BPTB has been complicated by chronic anterior knee pain, loss of extension, patella tendon rupture, and patella fractures. The TransFix technique uses a double-looped semitendinosis and gracilis (DLSG) graft that is stronger than BPTB, and has less graft site and operative morbidity. This technique uses cross-pin femoral fixation and tibial interference screw fixation in the tibia that allows immediate weight bearing and an aggressive rehabilitation program. Results are equal to those previously reported for BPTB.$

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Hamstring anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using femoral cross pin fixation

Wolf, Eugene M.

Follow Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine , Volume 7 (4) Elsevier – Oct 1, 1999

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Hamstring anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using femoral cross pin fixation

Wolf, Eugene M.

Follow Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine , Volume 7 (4) Elsevier – Oct 1, 1999

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