The impact of tensioning device mal-positioning on strand tension during Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction

The impact of tensioning device mal-positioning on strand tension during Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In order to confer optimal strength and stiffness to the graft in Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction, the maintenance of equal strand tension prior to fixation, is desired; positioning of the tensioning device can signif...

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Main Authors: Martin David, Hearn Trevor C, Stanley Richard M, Costi John J, Maharjan Rajesh, Field John R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/6/1/33

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