title: Augmentation of autologous hamstring graft during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using the bone chip technique.
abstract: The use of autologous quadrupled hamstring tendon graft is a well-known technique for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. In cases where the diameter of the graft is inadequate, the stability of graft fixation and subsequent bone to tendon healing may be compromised. We describe a new technique to augment the autologous double looped hamstring tendon graft during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using cancellous bone chips. This simple technique effectively enhances graft fixation and stability.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ilsanpaik Hospital, Inje University, Ilsan, Korea. kwnhamj@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Kyung Wook
authors.initials: KW
authors.lastname: Nha
authors.forename: Gautam M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Shetty
authors.forename: Jin Hwan
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Ahn
authors.forename: Yong Seuk
authors.initials: YS
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Dong Ju
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Chae
authors.forename: Hyok Woo
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Nam
authors.forename: Dae Hee
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery*; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013710:Tendons / Q000637:transplantation*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous