Good news as we launch into 2022

A very Happy New Year to everyone. We are starting the new year with good news as more clinical InternalBrace research papers are published. Both of these relate to the knee. The first looks in detail at the outcome of a severe multi-ligament knee injury. Taking this extreme case the paper debates that InternalBrace surgery…

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Ligament bracing–augmented primary suture repair in multiligamentous knee injuries (2014)

Abstract: Objective: Reconstruction of knee stability by primary ligament sutures and additional augmentation after knee dislocation. Indications: Acute knee dislocation Schenck type III and IV. Operative treatment should be performed within 7 days after injury. Contraindications: Chronic instability after knee dislocation, refixable bony avulsions, critical soft tissue, infection, lack of compliance. Surgical technique: Supine position…

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Repair and Augmentation with Internal Brace in the Multiligament Injured Knee

Abstract: The internal brace is a ligament repair bridging concept using braided ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene suture tape and knotless bone anchors to reinforce ligament strength to allow early mobilization during early-phase healing. This concept can be used in the management of anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament, anterolateral ligament, medial collateral ligament, posteromedial corner, and posterolateral…

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