The ABC carbon and polyester prosthetic ligament for ACL-deficient knees. Early results in 31 cases

Mody, BS; Howard, Lot D.; Harding, M. L.; Parmar, HV; Learmonth, D. J.

doi:10.1302/0301-620x.75b5.8376448

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“…In order to avoid these problems, different ligament prostheses have been tried. In our study as well as others (Dahlstedt et al 1990, Maletius and Gillquist 1997, different prosthetic ligaments (Gore-Tex, LeedsKeio, ABC carbon polyester and Stryker Dacron) have not maintained joint stability and have also led to painful synovitis and recurrent effusions (Jenkins 1978, Klein and Jensen 1992, Paulos et al 1992, Mody et al 1993.…”

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Gross osteolytic tibia tunnel widening with the use of Gore-Tex anterior cruciate ligament prosthesis

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Background Postoperative widening of the bone tunnels have been found after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using autologus bone-patellar tendonbone or hamstring tendon grafts. These changes seem to be of no clinical significance in a short to midterm follow-up. We investigated if a synthetic graft evokes the same bone tunnel widening and if it is of clinical significance in a longterm follow-up.Methods We examined 17 patients, 13-15 years after their anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using a Gore-Tex ligament prosthesis. The follow-up consisted of clinical examination, K-1000 arthrometric measurement, Tegner, Lysholm and IKDC scores, and CT examination of their tibia bone tunnels. 6 patients had been reoperated before follow-up, 3 because of graft rupture and 3 because of effusion and/or pain.Results 5 patients were graded as normal (n = 2) or nearly normal according to the IKDC score, and 4 of these patients still had their Gore-Tex prosthesis intact. 15 of the patients had a tibia bone tunnel wider than the drilled 7.9 mm diameter, ranging from 9.6 to 26 mm. These changes in the bone tunnels were in some cases without symptoms and could not be detected with arthroscopy, clinical examination, arthrometry or evaluation scores. We do not know whether they are progressive.Interpretation Based on our findings, we recommend that patients who have had a Gore-Tex anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction should be examined not only clinically or by questionnaire, but also with CT.

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Gross osteolytic tibia tunnel widening with the use of Gore-Tex anterior cruciate ligament prosthesis

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“…However, the ability to recapitulate the mechanical properties of the ACL was limited and rupture of the graft was observed in a number of cases [12]. Replacement of ligaments such as the ACL with synthetic polymers has been attempted and, whilst offering adequate initial mechanical strength, they have been largely unsuccessful owing to long-term deterioration of mechanical properties and inflammatory response due to release of degradation products [13][14][15][16].…”

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Regeneration and repair of tendon and ligament tissue using collagen fibre biomaterials

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“…20.18 ). 90 To explain this poor performance, authors examined more closely many explanted prostheses. They were all PET/PET implants used with the two-bone tunnels technique.…”

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Anterior cruciate ligament prostheses using biotextiles

Laflamme

Lamontagne

Guidoin

2013

Biotextiles as Medical Implants

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The ABC carbon and polyester prosthetic ligament for ACL-deficient knees. Early results in 31 cases

Cited by 50 publications

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Gross osteolytic tibia tunnel widening with the use of Gore-Tex anterior cruciate ligament prosthesis

Gross osteolytic tibia tunnel widening with the use of Gore-Tex anterior cruciate ligament prosthesis

Regeneration and repair of tendon and ligament tissue using collagen fibre biomaterials

Anterior cruciate ligament prostheses using biotextiles

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