title: Endopearl augmentation of bioabsorbable interference screw fixation of a soft tissue tendon graft in a tibial tunnel.
abstract: In this technical note, we introduce a new technique for tibial side soft tissue graft fixation using a bioabsorbable interference screw augmented with an EndoPearl (Linvatec, Largo, FL) for ACL reconstruction. This technique will enable the knee surgeon to use shorter grafts while minimizing slippage without reducing fixation strength.
authors.affiliation: Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky 40202, USA.
authors.forename: Yavuz
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Kocabey
authors.forename: Akbar
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nawab
authors.forename: David N M
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Caborn
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Nyland
mesh_terms: D020341:Absorbable Implants; D000765:Anesthesia, Conduction; D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery*; D001863:Bone Screws; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013710:Tendons / Q000637:transplantation*; D013977:Tibia / Q000601:surgery*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous