| Autor: |
Nikos Ath, Christodoulou, Christos V, Sdrenias, Rizos N, Tsaknis, Andreas F, Mavrogenis, Alexandra M, Tsigginou |
| Rok vydání: |
2005 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Orthopedics. 28(5) |
| ISSN: |
0147-7447 |
| Popis: |
Reinforced iliotibial tenodesis is an extra-articular procedure to eliminate anterolateral instability of an anterior cruciate ligament-deficient knee. The procedure carries a low complication rate and offers an easy rehabilitation program. This study evaluated the use of reinforced iliotibial tenodesis in a select group of 52 patients with a mean age of 41 years (range: 38-50 years). Obese patients, professional athletes, and patients with more complex injuries (eg, concomitant posterior cruciate or medial collateral ligament injuries) were excluded. Results are encouraging after a mean follow-up of 6 years (range: 2-10 years). Although 24 patients had a positive anterior drawer or Lachman test, none had a positive pivot test. In addition, all patients reported giving way was eliminated after surgery. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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