What is a GraftLink?
GraftLink is a pre‑sutured tendon construct that is indicated for soft tissue approximation and/ or ligation. It can be used for ACL reconstruction procedures. This product is not available in all markets. Convenience: No prep time or timely harvest of autograft required, no training for staff necessary.
Which technique is best for ACL reconstruction?
The patellar tendon graft (PTG) has always been the gold standard for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Yet, most orthopedic surgeons prefer hamstring grafts for younger athletes and cadaver grafts for older patients.
What is all-inside ACL reconstruction?
The all-inside ACL reconstruction technique is a relatively new development in ACL surgery. Some features of this technique include closed-socket tunnels, dual suspensory graft fixation, decreased bone removal, and smaller skin incisions.
What is ACL impingement?
Anterior cruciate ligament graft impingement is the result of functional impairment of the anterior cruciate ligament graft by interference with bony and soft tissue structures within the intercondylar notch.
What are the 3 different graft options for an ACL repair?
Three autograft options that are commonly used are BPTB, HS and bone quadriceps tendon (BQT) grafts. However, in recent decades the use of allograft is increasing. Allografts are used to reconstruct ACL primarily in 20–30% of cases in USA.
Is ACL surgery inpatient or outpatient?
Ninety percent of the approximately 180 ACL reconstructions I perform each year are inpatient procedures.
Can an ACL be repaired twice?
In most instances, the surgery is a success and rehabilitation works out well. Which begs the question, can you tear your ACL again after surgery? Unfortunately, the answer is yes because there is a chance that complications can arise. In fact, you can re-tear the new ligament.
Can you get an MRI if you had ACL surgery?
Postoperative MRI was found to accurately predict the rerupture of the primarily repaired ACL. Furthermore, it can be expected that the repaired ligament is hyperintense within the first year, while the signal becomes similar to the intact PCL after two years.
How long does an ACL graft last?
Survival of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Graft and the Contralateral ACL at a Minimum of 15 Years.
How painful is ACL surgery?
Most people have some surgery-related pain and discomfort for the first week or so. Not surprisingly, pain decreases with time. By the end of a week or two at the most, you should have very little discomfort. Swelling and bruising are also relatively common, and like discomfort, they’re temporary.