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Current Status of Synthetic Ligament Reconstruction

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The Knee and the Cruciate Ligaments

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Autologous reconstruction of the deficient anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) has a reported success rate of 75%-80% in the recent literature (Aim 1973; Arnoczky et al. 1982; Arvidsson etal. 1981; Clancy et al. 1982; Eriksson 1976; Henning 1979; Hughston and Barrett 1983; Johnson et al. 1984; Jones 1980; Lysholm et al. 1981; Nicholas 1973; Oretorp 1979; Poppon and Prudhon 1977; Wirth 1984). The observation periods on which these data are based are relatively short. In failed reconstructions or patients needing multiple reoperations, increased use has been made of alloplastic ligaments. This makes for a simpler operation, and the immediate strength of the ligament substitute allows for earlier and more rapid rehabilitation.

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Munzinger, U. (1992). Current Status of Synthetic Ligament Reconstruction. In: Jakob, R.P., Stäubli, HU. (eds) The Knee and the Cruciate Ligaments. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-84463-8_56

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