title: A pitfall of transfix fixation during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Eulji Medical Center, 280-1, Hagye-1-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul 139-231, South Korea.
authors.forename: Nam-Hong
authors.initials: NH
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.forename: Kyung-Mo
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Son
authors.forename: Brian N
authors.initials: BN
authors.lastname: Victoroff
mesh_terms: 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*