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Autologus Bone Effects On Femoral Tunnel Widening In Hamstring ACL Reconstruction
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Abstract
Introduction:
Bone tunnel enlargement in both tibia and femur after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is well documented in the literature
Patients and method:
A randomized controlled trial was conducted on 40 patients who had ACL tear. Each group had 20 patients; group (A) patients with ACL reconstruction using an ipsilateral hamstring autograft with endbutton femoral fixation. Group( B) patients with ACL reconstruction using ipsilateral hamstring autograft with the addition of a bone plug placed in the femoral tunnel .
Results:
After 6 months follow up, there was no statistically significant difference between the 2 groups regarding Lysholm score, IKDC and mean femoral tunnel diameter evaluated by C.Tscan.
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Conclusion:
Use of an autologous bone plug placed adjacent to the hamstring graft during ACL reconstruction does not reduce femoral tunnel widening, compared with a group without a bone plug, as determined by evaluation of postoperative radiological study