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8131350

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
300
pubmed:dateCreated
1994-4-21
pubmed:abstractText
This study compares biomechanical characteristics of interference screw fixation to "postfixation" (sutures tied over cancellous screw and washer) of bone-patellar tendon-bone grafts in porcine anatomic specimen knees. Maximum pull-out strength (ultimate failure load), displacement of the bone graft at 110 N of force, and mode of failure were compared in a progressive load to failure test. Interference screw fixation demonstrated statistically significantly (p = 0.04) higher mean ultimate failure loads (535 N) compared to postfixation (309.1 N). Interference fixation also demonstrated statistically significantly (p = 0.0003) less displacement of the bone graft at 110 N of force (0.32 mm vs. 2.21 mm). All failures occurred at the fixation site. The authors conclude that interference fixation is stronger than postfixation and, in the immediate postoperative period, should better protect the graft from loosening after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, improving stability and allowing more aggressive rehabilitation.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Mar
pubmed:issn
0009-921X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
281-7
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1994
pubmed:articleTitle
Interference fixation versus postfixation of bone-patellar tendon-bone grafts for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. A biomechanical comparative study in porcine knees.
pubmed:affiliation
Southwest Orthopedic Institute, Dallas, TX 75235.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study