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Augmentation of autologous hamstring graft during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using the bone chip technique

Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy volume 18, pages 89–91 (2010)Cite this article

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The use of autologous quadrupled hamstring tendon graft is a well-known technique for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. In cases where the diameter of the graft is inadequate, the stability of graft fixation and subsequent bone to tendon healing may be compromised. We describe a new technique to augment the autologous double looped hamstring tendon graft during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using cancellous bone chips. This simple technique effectively enhances graft fixation and stability.

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  1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ilsanpaik Hospital, Inje University, Ilsan, Korea

    Kyung Wook Nha & Gautam M. Shetty

  2. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Korea

    Jin Hwan Ahn

  3. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ansan Hospital, Korea University, Ansan, Korea

    Yong Seuk Lee

  4. Bonplus Hospital, Seoul, Korea

    Dong Ju Chae

  5. Nam Orthopaedic Hospital, Seoul, Korea

    Hyok Woo Nam

  6. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Anam Hospital, Korea University, Seoul, Korea

    Dae Hee Lee

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Nha, K.W., Shetty, G.M., Ahn, J.H. et al. Augmentation of autologous hamstring graft during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using the bone chip technique. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 18, 89–91 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-009-0880-3

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Keywords

  • ACL reconstruction
  • Chip bone
  • Hamstring tendon
  • Double looped tendon graft