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New Surgical Interference Screw Provides Secure, Versatile, Bioabsorbable Fixation in ACL Repair

ANDOVER, Mass., Oct. 1 Smith & Nephew's(NYSE: SNN; LSE: SN) Endoscopy Division today announced the launch of itsbioabsorbable BIOSURE(TM) HA Interference Screw line for use in AnteriorCruciate ...
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Interference screws in femoral bone block fixation may avoid lateral knee incision

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . ACL reconstruction is a widely accepted treatment for patients who have instability symptoms from ACL deficiency ...
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Biodegradable Screws: An Effective Alternative to Metal Screws for Orthopaedic Surgery?

Biodegradable anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) graft fixation screws are being utilized with increased frequency in ACL reconstruction as orthopaedic surgeons look for an alternative to metal ...
BMJ

Why autologous hamstring tendon reconstruction should now be considered the gold standard for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in athletes

Dr L J Salmon, North Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre, 286 Pacific Hwy, Crows Nest, Sydney NSW 2065, Australia; lsalmon{at}nsosmc.com.au If you wish to reuse any or all of this article ...
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Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery

Key technical aspects of the revision procedure include hardware removal, revision notchplasty, tunnel placement, and graft fixation. Previously placed hardware can be left in place if it does not ...