Isometric reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament: femoral and tibial tunnel placement (Ligament and Ligamentoplasties – Springer – 1996)
This chapter presents the development and clinical implementation of isometric surgical insertion for an ACL replacement. Definitions of both extrinsic and intrinsic isometry are first provided. Methodology and results of experimental data used to determine isometric surgical placement are presented, followed by a description of the corresponding clinical implementation of the proposed technique.
Synthetic Devices for Reconstructive Surgery of the Cruciate Ligaments: ACL Reconstructive Surgery (2015)
Purpose: The role of synthetic devices in the management of the cruciate ligament-injured knee remains controversial. The aim of this systematic review was to assess the safety and efficacy of synthetic devices in cruciate ligament surgery.
Cruciate ligament reconstruction using LARS artificial ligament under arthroscopy: 81 cases report – Chinese Medical Journal – 2010
Background: There are many different materials used for ligament reconstruction. Currently, autograft, allograft, and artificial ligaments are used in the reconstruction.
Method: Eighty-one cases were reconstructed with the LARS ligament under arthroscopy, including 43 cases of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, 20 cases of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury, and 18 cases of ACL combined with PCL injuries of the knee.
The follow up period was 10 to 49 months. The International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) and Lysholm knee score scales were used for functional evaluation.
Arthroscopic Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using LARS Artificial Ligament: Journal of Surgical Research – 2010
Purpose: The aims of this study were to analyze the preliminary clinical effects of arthroscopic recon- struction of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) using Ligament Advanced Reinforcement System (LARS) ar- tificial ligament. It is hypothesized that LARS artificial ligament is a safe and effective choice for PCL recon- struction, providing good knee stability.
Materials and methods: Forty-one patients who un- derwent PCL reconstruction using LARS artificial liga- ment were enrolled in this retrospective study.
Reconstruction of posterior cruciate ligament rupture and posterolateral instability with synthetic ligaments – Surgical techniques in Orthopaedics and Traumatologie – J.P. Laboureau – 2001)
The principle of internal ligament fixation : If we base the results of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction using autografts or allografts on accurate radiolaximetry, the mechanical efficiency is poor. Objective good mechanical results 12, +, 6, 10, 131 hardly attain 50% in the best of cases. Autogenous transplants require a postoperative period of rest, due to long periods of weaknessess related to collagen transformation and revascularisation. From the start, PCL reconstructions must resist gravity and permanent hamstring action.
Isometric reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament: femoral and tibial tunnel placement (Ligament and Ligamentoplasties – Springer – 1996)
This chapter presents the development and clinical implementation of isometric surgical insertion for an ACL replacement. Definitions of both extrinsic and intrinsic isometry are first provided. Methodology and results of experimental data used to determine isometric surgical placement are presented, followed by a description of the corresponding clinical implementation of the proposed technique.
Histological characteristics and ultrastructure of polyethylene terephthalate LARS ligament following the reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament in rabbits (Yushaibin – 2008)
Objective : To study the histological characteristics and ultrastructure of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) LARS artificial ligament after the reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament in rabbits.
Mechanical evaluation of a ligament fixation system for ACL reconstruction at the tibia in a canine cadaveric model (Anales de chirurgie – 1999)
Summary: The quality of fixation of the artificial ligament to the bone is the main determinant of the initial mechanical stability of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.