A pitfall of transfix fixation during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
While attempting femoral fixation during anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using Bio-TransFix (Arthrex, Naples, FL), we experienced failure of complete insertion of a hamstring graft into the femoral tunnel. A passing wire was twisted in the femoral tunnel during insertion of the ACL graft. The cause and methods of prevention of this complication are discussed.
Choi
Nam-Hong
NH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Eulji Medical Center, 280-1, Hagye-1-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul 139-231, South Korea.
Son
Kyung-Mo
KM
Victoroff
Brian N
BN
D000328:Adult; D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery*; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D005269:Femur / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008297:Male; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013710:Tendons / Q000637:transplantation*