Journal article
The incidence of tibial tunnel coalition is higher than femoral tunnel coalition in double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using hamstring autografts: A systematic review
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Intra-operative and postoperative coalition of tunnels may occur in double-bundle (DB) anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). However, the incidence and effect on clinical outcomes of tunnel coalition following primary DB ACLR using a hamstring autograft has yet be analyzed, and thus remains unknown. The objective of this systematic review was to identify the incidence of tunnel coalition upon DB ACLR using hamstring …
Authors
Nakanishi Y; Nagai K; Kay J; Zakharia A; Nukuto K; Hoshino Y; Matsushita T; Kuroda R; de Sa D
Journal
Orthopaedics & Traumatology Surgery & Research, Vol. 108, No. 8,
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
12 2022
DOI
10.1016/j.otsr.2022.103407
ISSN
1877-0568