Graft Tensioning in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

Effect of graft tensioning on mechanical restoration in a rat model of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using free tendon graft

“…In our study, the variations of failure parameters and laxity measures were not particularly large as compared to ACLR studies in larger animals [1,8]. Our choice of graft tension (2 or 4 N) corresponded to 5-10 % of ultimate strength of rat ACL (*40 N), which is similar to the range used in clinical practice (80-150 N) [3] that corresponded to 4-7 % of intact human ACL (2,160 N) [16]. Thus, the use of a rat model is still valuable for investigation into initial graft tensioning in ACLR.…”

Fistula after single-stage primary hypospadias repair – A systematic review of the literature

“…We appraised each study and calculated a Detsky score from a maximum of 20, or a MINORS score from a maximum of 16 for non-comparative studies and 24 for comparative studies. Studies that received at least 75% of the maximum MINORS or Detsky score were considered to be high quality, which is consistent with previous research [18][19] .…”

Fistula Incidence after Primary Cleft Palate Repair

“…Studies that received at least 75 percent of the maximum Methodological Index for Nonrandomized Studies or Detsky score were considered to be high quality, which is consistent with previous research. [60][61][62][63] …”