Posts Tagged ‘ligament reinforcement’
Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair Using Suture Anchors and Suture Tape Augmentation
Abstract: Injury to the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint is commonly encountered in clinical practice, particularly among athletes. Although repair using suture anchors is currently the gold standard, recent evidence suggests suture tape augmentation offers superior initial construct strength, allowing for earlier mobilization. This technical note describes a reproducible technique for thumb…
Read MoreReconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Anterolateral Ligament Using Internal Brace
Abstract: The integration of extra-articular procedures in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is crucial, especially in the context of the high incidence of ACL injuries, which are a leading cause of knee instability and potential progression to post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Injuries to the anterolateral ligament (ALL) and knee capsule are present in nearly 90% of ACL…
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