ArticleInternational journal of sports physical therapy2021
A Criterion Based Rehabilitation Protocol for ACL Repair with Internal Brace Augmentation.
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- Primary repair of proximal anterior cruciate ligament injury: a global expert consensus statement.Burns & trauma · 2025Article
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Internal Brace Augmentation Results in Fewer Reruptures Compared to Reconstruction without Augmentation.Revista brasileira de ortopedia · 2024Article
- Arthroscopic Primary Repair of Proximally Based Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear With Augmentation and All-Epiphyseal Fixation.Arthroscopy techniques · 2024Article
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- Rehabilitation Following ACL Repair with Internal Brace Ligament Augmentation in Female Gymnast: A Resident's Case Report.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2024Article
- Outcomes of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Independently Tensioned Suture Tape Augmentation at 5-Year Follow-up.The American journal of sports medicine · 2023Article
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Double-Bundle Internal Bracing: A Technique Guide.Arthroscopy techniques · 2023Article
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using a Fascia Lata Graft With FiberTape Augmentation.Arthroscopy techniques · 2023Article
- Postless Tape Augmentation for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction.Arthroscopy techniques · 2022Article
- ACL Repair: Rationale and When to Consider Over Reconstruction.Video journal of sports medicineArticle
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Abstract
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the main stabilizing structures of the knee and its rupture is a common injury in young active adults. ACL reconstruction has been the preferred operative management of an ACL rupture for several decades; however, success rates are variable. Recently, interest in arthroscopic primary repair of the ligament has increased. The repair is augmented with an Internal Brace (IB), which is an ultra-high strength suture tape that bridges the ligament. This technique protects the ligament during the healing and the ligament is encouraged to heal naturally, whilst not requiring any external braces. It acts as a stabiliser to permit early mobilization and optimise rehabilitation. As understanding of rehabilitation has progressed, there has been an increased focus on early weight-bearing and achieving full range of movement. While detailed criterion-based rehabilitation protocols exist for ACL reconstruction, this is not the case for ACL repair. The purpose of this commentary is to present a novel criterion-based rehabilitation protocol following ACL repair surgery augmented with an IB. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: V.
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