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ArticleArthroscopy techniques2017

Simplifying Anterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Bone Plug Reconstructions: The "U" Trough Technique.

Jose R Perez, Michael Letter, Jason Klein, Lee D Kaplan

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Article in Arthroscopy techniques, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Jose R PerezUHealth Sports Performance and Wellness Institute, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, U.S.A.
Michael LetterUHealth Sports Performance and Wellness Institute, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, U.S.A.
Jason KleinUHealth Sports Performance and Wellness Institute, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, U.S.A.
Lee D KaplanUHealth Sports Performance and Wellness Institute, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, U.S.A.
University of Miami Health System · US

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6 · The paper itself

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.

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PMID29354427
PMCPMC5622206
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