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- Title
The PUTRA Press-fit System as An Alternative Femoral Fixation Technique for Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction - A Technical Note and Outcome Evaluation.
- Authors
Nizlan, Nasir Mohd; Hussin, Paisal; Kiat, Raymond Yeak Dieu; Saleh, Mohd Zaidi; Ahmad, Shahrulazua
- Abstract
We describe our technique of single-bundle PCL reconstruction using a bony femoral press-fit system. 9 patients underwent PCL reconstruction using our pressfit system. The surgical procedure is described in detail. Post-operatively, 5 patients were available for assessment and review. Four patients gave a final Lysholm score of 92 - 100%. Three patients gave a Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) score of excellent, one fair and one poor. Two patients gave a reduced Tegner activity score post-operatively while the other three gave a similar score post-operatively. Assessment using KT-1000 revealed four patients with a side-to-side difference of less than 3 mm (average side-to-side difference, 1.87 mm), while one patient exhibited a side-to-side difference of 5.8 mm. We believe that our technique enhances tunnel healing through usage of a bone-plug fixation and provides a cheap alternative for graft fixation on the femoral side in PCL reconstruction.
- Subjects
POSTERIOR cruciate ligament; SPECIALTY hospitals; HOSPITAL patients; OPERATIVE surgery
- Publication
Malaysian Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences, 2019, Vol 15, Issue 3, p148
- ISSN
1675-8544
- Publication type
Article