A pitfall of transfix fixation during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

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 g...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA, 2008-05, Vol.16 (5), p.479-481
Hauptverfasser:	Choi, Nam-Hong, Son, Kyung-Mo, Victoroff, Brian N.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Anterior Cruciate Ligament - surgery Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Femur - surgery Humans Intraoperative Complications Knee Male Medicine Medicine & Public Health Orthopedic Fixation Devices - adverse effects Orthopedics Tendons - transplantation
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Zusammenfassung:	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.
ISSN:	0942-2056 1433-7347
DOI:	10.1007/s00167-008-0489-y