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ArticleArthroscopy techniques2024

Achilles Allograft Fiber Track Graft Preparation Technique for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.

Grace E Thiel, Troy B Puga, Tyler D Perleberg, Benedict F Figuerres, Jennifer F Dennis

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Article in Arthroscopy techniques, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3citing papers in PubMed
1.7field-weighted citation impact, top 18% of its field
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Grace E ThielCollege of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City University, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A.
Troy B PugaCollege of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City University, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A.
Tyler D PerlebergCollege of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City University, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A.
Benedict F FiguerresDepartment of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, Topeka, Kansas, U.S.A.
Jennifer F DennisDepartment of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences, Kansas City University, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A.
Kansas City University · USKansas Department of Health and Environment · USUniversity of Missouri–Kansas City · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Anterior cruciate ligament rupture is a common orthopaedic injury, with reconstruction the treatment of choice for active individuals. Graft selection is an important consideration for surgical planning. Achilles tendon allograft is a graft choice most likely used in cases of revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. This technical note discusses an approach to Achilles tendon allograft preparation that respects and follows the rotation of the fibers of the Achilles tendon. Key considerations in the use of this technique include (1) identifying the rotational fiber tracks, (2) performing careful dissection along the identified tracks of the fibers, and (3) ensuring an appropriate graft width based on patient size, all of which are crucial for the success of this unique technique. The preservation of the rotational fibers provided by this technique may have the potential to result in increased tensile strength and better clinical outcomes.

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PMID38435240
PMCPMC10907893
OpenAlexW4390477946

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