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Rev Mex Cir Endoscop 2001; 2 (1)

Arthrometry in pre-, trans- and postoperatory evaluation in arthroscopic reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament

Ilizaliturri SVM, Ilizaliturri VVM, Almazán DA, Delgado CE

Language: Spanish
References: 15
Page: 26-30
PDF size: 71.62 Kb.


ABSTRACT

The injury of the anterior cruciate ligament is always because of trauma and affects the economically active population specially the segment that is involved in sports activity. The return to the level of activity that existed before the injury depends on precise reconstruction. The chance of developing degenerative joint disease is also lower if an anatomic reconstruction is achieved. We understand that the anterior cruciate ligament must be reconstructed anatomically, the strength of the fixation should be sufficient enough to support the graft until it heals. The tensioning of the graft should also be anatomic. The use of arthrometry during the treatment of the anterior cruciate ligament injury helps to retore the correct tension on the graft reconstruction using the other knee as a displacement parameter. To evaluate if reconstruction wiht anatomic tension will prevent the on set of degenerative joint disease, longer follow-up of this kind of studies must be done.


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