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Review
. 2017 Mar 19;14(2):241-246.
doi: 10.1016/j.jor.2017.03.002. eCollection 2017 Jun.

All-inside ACL reconstruction: How does it compare to standard ACL reconstruction techniques?

Alexander J Connaughton  1 , Andrew G Geeslin  2 , Christopher W Uggen  2
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Review

All-inside ACL reconstruction: How does it compare to standard ACL reconstruction techniques?

Alexander J Connaughton et al. J Orthop. .

Abstract

The all-inside ACL reconstruction technique is a relatively new development in ACL surgery. Some features of this technique include closed-socket tunnels, dual suspensory graft fixation, decreased bone removal, and smaller skin incisions. The purpose of this review was to compare the unique features of the all-inside ACL versus standard ACL techniques using biomechanical and clinical studies. The all-inside ACL appears to have similar overall results on subjective and objective outcomes studies compared to standard ACL techniques and may be associated with decreased post-operative pain. There is also a concern for a higher graft failure rate with the all-inside ACL.

Keywords: Acl; All-inside; Anterior cruciate ligament; Reconstruction.

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