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ArticleArthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation2022

Biomechanical Comparison of Three Suspensory Techniques for all Soft Tissue Central Quadriceps Tendon Graft Fixation.

Michelle E Arakgi, Timothy A Burkhart, Takashi Hoshino, Ryan Degen, Alan Getgood

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Article in Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Michelle E ArakgiFowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.
Timothy A BurkhartKinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Takashi HoshinoThe Fraternity Memorial Hospital, Yokoami, Sumida-Ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Ryan DegenFowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.
Alan GetgoodFowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.
Western University · CADoai Memorial Hospital · JPUniversity of Toronto · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate three different methods of attachment of continuous loop suspensory cortical preparation of all soft tissue central quad tendon grafts compared to a bone block control for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction on construct displacement and load to failure. Methods: Thirty-two cadaveric central quadriceps tendon (CQT) specimens were harvested, using three clinical techniques for graft fixation: cortical button alone (BTB EB), BTB cortical button with rip-stop suture (BTB RS), and continuous loop cortical button (BTB CL). A control group was also included that consisted of a bone block secured within testing clamps (BTB CON). Specimens were preloaded to 150 N. Tendons were then cyclically loaded between 50 N and 250 N for 1,000 cycles at .5 Hz. Displacement was measured at the point of fixation of the CQT after the 150 N preload, 250 N initial load and every 100th cycle. The specimens were loaded to failure after 1,000 cycles. Results: There was a significant increase in displacement from .32 ± .56 mm for the BTB CON to 1.91 ± 1.13 mm for the BTB RS ( Conclusion: In response to cyclic loading, the three all-soft tissue suspensory conditions experienced significantly greater displacement compared to the bone block controls. None of the soft-tissue conditions appeared superior when compared to each other. Clinical Relevance: It remains unknown which method of soft-tissue suspensory provides optimal fixation. As these autografts become more common, it is essential to evaluate which fixation methods provide superior outcomes.

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ACLbone blockquadriceps tendonsoft tissue fixation

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PMCPMC9210367
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