Non-Inferiority of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Repair With Dynamic Intraligamentary Stabilization at Short- to Mid-Term Follow-Up Does Not Justify Superseding ACL Reconstruction as the “Gold Standard” for ACL Surgery

With advances in surgical technology including the introduction of some kind of mechanical augmentation, there has been a resurgence of interest in primary repair of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). If successful, ACL repairs may provide several advantages over reconstruction due to the preservation of the native anatomy and proprioception. Recently, augmentation of ACL repair using dynamic intraligamentary stabilization has been proposed, to create an optimal biomechanical environment for healing.
Source: Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Editorial Commentary Source Type: research