Connor Maginnis, Cooper Root, Julie H Schiavo, Victoria K Ierulli, Bryan Vopat, Mary K Mulcahey
BACKGROUND: New techniques are being developed to decrease the failure rate of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) grafts and prevent revision surgery. One such technique involves high-strength suture tape (ST), also referred to as internal bracing. Recent literature has highlighted the use of ST for ACL reconstruction, but no study has compared ST augmentation between graft types. PURPOSE: To compare the use of ST augmentation for ACL reconstruction based on the type of graft used (ie, bone-patellar tendon-bone [BPTB], quadriceps, hamstring)...
January 25, 2024: American Journal of Sports Medicine