title: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and augmentation with PDS graft.
abstract: The article briefly explains the biomechanical properties of the PDS and the most important ways of its use in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The different techniques of ACL reconstruction with gracilis and semitendinosus tendons are outlined. The authors explain their technique of ACL reconstruction with gracilis and semitendinosus plus PDS-band. The possible variations and pitfalls are pointed out. The results of this surgery are expounded.
authors.affiliation: Clinica Valle Giulia, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Puddu
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cipolla
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Cerullo
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Franco
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Giannì
mesh_terms: D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery*; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D001182:Arthroscopy; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D016687:Polydioxanone; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012421:Rupture; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D016687:Polydioxanone