| Title | Fresh-frozen allograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2007 |
| Authors | Busam ML, Rue JP, Brown R. |
| Journal | Clin Sports Med |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pagination | 607 - 23 |
| Date Published | Oct |
| ISSN | 1556-228X (Electronic) 0278-5919 (Linking) |
| Accession Number | 17920956 |
| Keywords | *Cryopreservation, Achilles Tendon / transplantation, Anterior Cruciate Ligament / injuries / *surgery, Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Graft / methods, Humans, Orthopedic Fixation Devices, Postoperative Care, Transplantation, Homologous |
| Abstract | Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament provides consistently good to excellent results allowing return to work and sport. Allograft tissue is an alternative to autografts when appropriate donor tissue is not available or its use is not advisable for other reasons. The technique and results for allograft use are similar to those for autograft, making its use appropriate in a variety of clinical scenarios. This article reviews the indications for allograft ACL reconstruction, graft options, and technique for allograft use. |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.csm.2007.06.001 |
| Notify Library Reference ID | 268 |
