Arthroscopic posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using hamstring tendons: one-incision technique with Endobutton.
The one-incision surgical technique using autogenous hamstring tendons with Endobutton (Acufex Microsurgical Inc. Mansfield, MA) femoral end fixation for posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is described. This technique avoids a second incision on the femoral side, and is adaptable to various graft materials (autogenous or allogeneic bone-patellar tendon-bone, hamstring, or Achilles tendon.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Medical School, Japan.
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Shino
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Nakagawa
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Nakamura
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Matsumoto
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Toritsuka
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Natsu-ume
D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D001182:Arthroscopy; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D016119:Posterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000637:transplantation*