title: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using the Bio-TransFix femoral fixation device and anteromedial portal technique.
abstract: The cross-pin femoral fixation technique for soft tissue grafts is a popular option in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. One of these devices is the Bio-TransFix (Arthrex Inc., Naples, FL, USA) which provides high fixation strength. According to the manufacturer, the femoral tunnel is created by placing the femoral aiming device through the tibial tunnel (transtibial technique). However, using this technique it is very difficult or even impossible to place the graft at the anatomical ACL attachment site at the "10 o'clock" position. In this report, we describe the use of the Bio-TransFix device with an anteromedial portal technique. Using this technique, the surgeon has more freedom to place the graft in an anatomical position, while combining the advantages of the excellent biomechanical properties of this device.
authors.affiliation: Medical School, University Hospital of Larissa, University of Thessalia, Larissa, Greece. hantesmi@otenet.gr
authors.forename: Michael E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Hantes
authors.forename: Zoe
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Dailiana
authors.forename: Vasilios C
authors.initials: VC
authors.lastname: Zachos
authors.forename: Sokratis E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Varitimidis
mesh_terms: D020341:Absorbable Implants; D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery*; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D001858:Bone Nails; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D019344:Lactic Acid; D011091:Polyesters; D011108:Polymers; D013710:Tendons / Q000637:transplantation*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous
chemical_list: D011091:Polyesters; D011108:Polymers; D019344:Lactic Acid; C033616:poly(lactide)