Arthroscopy Techniques (Jan 2024)

Periosteum-Augmented Soft-Tissue Graft for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

  • Tarun Desai, M.S., M.Ch.,
  • Surendra Babu S, M.S.,
  • Kaushik Y. S, M.S.,
  • Mevin Mathew Nedumparampil, M.S.,
  • Akhshay John George, M.B.B.S.,
  • Padmanaban Sekaran, M.Sc., P.T.,
  • Anoop Pilar, M.S.,
  • Rajkumar S. Amaravathi, D.N.B., F.R.C.S.

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13, no. 1
p. 102809

Abstract

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Soft-tissue grafts are an option for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. One of the major drawbacks of soft-tissue grafts is the delay in the osteointegration and ligamentization of the implanted graft. Enveloping the ends of the graft with periosteum sleeves can hasten the osteointegration process and help in quicker rehabilitation of the patient. This article describes a simple and unique way to augment the soft-tissue graft with periosteum for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.