Bone wax as a way to prevent hematoma after arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
After the intra-articular drain placed during an arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is removed, cannulated interference screws can function as a new drain, leading to blood leakage in the pretibial tissue. Sealing the lumen of the cannulated screw with bone wax may prevent this complication.
Bohy
Bart
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, AZ Sint Dimpna, Geel, Belgium. bart.bohy@planetinternet.be
Feyen
Johan
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Smits
Patrick
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Nuyts
Rudi
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D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery*; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D001182:Arthroscopy; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D004338:Drug Combinations; D004867:Equipment Design; D004886:Erysipelas / Q000175:diagnosis; D006395:Hemarthrosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D010168:Palmitates / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013396:Suction; D013710:Tendons / Q000637:transplantation; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D014885:Waxes / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D004338:Drug Combinations; D010168:Palmitates; D014885:Waxes; C055480:bone wax