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Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy

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01-09-2013 | Knee

Strategies for revision surgery after primary double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction

Authors: Marcus Hofbauer, Bart Muller, Christopher D. Murawski, Michael Baraga, Carola Franziska van Eck, Freddie H. Fu

Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy | Issue 9/2013

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this article was to discuss pre- and intra-operative considerations as well as surgical strategies for different femoral and tibial tunnel scenarios in revision surgery following primary double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.

Methods

Based on the current literature of ACL revision surgery and surgical experience, an algorithm for revision surgery after primary double-bundle ACL reconstruction was created.

Results

A guideline and flowchart were created using a case-based approached for revision surgery after primary double-bundle ACL reconstruction.

Conclusion

Revision surgery after primary double-bundle ACL reconstruction can be a challenging procedure that requires flexibility and a repertoire of surgical techniques. The combination of pre-operative planning with 3D-CT reconstruction, in addition to careful intra-operative assessment, and the use of this flowchart can simplify the ACL revision procedure.

Level of evidence

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Title: Strategies for revision surgery after primary double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction
Authors: Marcus Hofbauer
Bart Muller
Christopher D. Murawski
Michael Baraga
Carola Franziska van Eck
Freddie H. Fu
Publication date: 01-09-2013
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy / Issue 9/2013
Print ISSN: 0942-2056
Electronic ISSN: 1433-7347
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-013-2470-7

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Strategies for revision surgery after primary double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction

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Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

Level of evidence

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