What is it about?
Last decade, efforts have been made to develop ACL reconstruction techniques in order to restore the native ACL anatomy and function and thereby provide normal knee kinematic as possible. The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of the anatomic double-bundle technique and anatomic single-bundle technique 5 years after surgery.
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Why is it important?
While several studies have shown double-bundle ACL reconstruction is preferable over single-bundle, our research suggests both may be successful surgical approaches for patients. The double-bundle technique did not offer better performance for patients recovering from ACL surgery.
Perspectives
This study shows that double-bundle technique does not have a better outcome compared to the single-bundle technique. On the basis of the results of the present study, we have discontinued the use of the double-bundle technique in unselected patients and we recommend a standardized and easier procedure such as single-bundle technique.
Mr Ioannis Karikis
NU-Hospital Group
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This page is a summary of: Comparison of Anatomic Double- and Single-Bundle Techniques for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Hamstring Tendon Autografts, The American Journal of Sports Medicine, March 2016, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/0363546515626543.
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