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Arthroscopic intra- and extra-articular anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with gracilis and semitendinosus tendons: a review

Authors: Maurilio Marcacci, Stefano Zaffagnini, Giulio Maria Marcheggiani Muccioli, Maria Pia Neri, Alice Bondi, Marco Nitri, Tommaso Bonanzinga, Alberto Grassi

Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine | Issue 2/2011

Abstract

The purposes of this paper are to summarize the concepts relating to the use of a combined intra-articular and extra-articular reconstructive procedure in the arthroscopic treatment of a torn ACL and to review several operative techniques utilizing gracilis and semitendinosus tendons that are currently in use to treat this instability. The highly satisfactory results obtained over the time show that a combination of intra- and extra-articular procedures for ACL reconstruction is a valid surgical option.

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Title: Arthroscopic intra- and extra-articular anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with gracilis and semitendinosus tendons: a review
Authors: Maurilio Marcacci
Stefano Zaffagnini
Giulio Maria Marcheggiani Muccioli
Maria Pia Neri
Alice Bondi
Marco Nitri
Tommaso Bonanzinga
Alberto Grassi
Publication date: 01-06-2011
Publisher: Current Science Inc.
Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine / Issue 2/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1935-9748
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-011-9075-x

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