TY - JOUR
T1 - Bioabsorbable interference screws in ACL reconstruction
AU - Purcell, Derek B.
AU - Rudzki, J. R.
AU - Wright, Rick W.
PY - 2004/7
Y1 - 2004/7
N2 - The purpose of this article is to discuss the bioabsorbable interference screws currently available for graft fixation in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. A brief review of the literature regarding the use of bioabsorbable interference screws is included. The screw design, insertion technique, graft options, and various manufactured sizes for each screw are addressed. Relevant screw characteristics to consider include availability of guidewire, tap, and tunnel notching devices to ease insertion.
AB - The purpose of this article is to discuss the bioabsorbable interference screws currently available for graft fixation in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. A brief review of the literature regarding the use of bioabsorbable interference screws is included. The screw design, insertion technique, graft options, and various manufactured sizes for each screw are addressed. Relevant screw characteristics to consider include availability of guidewire, tap, and tunnel notching devices to ease insertion.
KW - Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
KW - Bioabsorbable
KW - Interference fixation
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=10644245863&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1053/j.otsm.2004.07.014
DO - 10.1053/j.otsm.2004.07.014
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:10644245863
SN - 1060-1872
VL - 12
SP - 180
EP - 187
JO - Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine
JF - Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine
IS - 3
ER -