TY - JOUR
T1 - Editorial Commentary
T2 - Clinical and Basic Science Evidence Supports the Use of Suture Tape Augmentation of Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
AU - Levin, Samantha A.
AU - Reed, Logan A.
AU - Levy, Bruce A.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 Arthroscopy Association of North America
PY - 2024
Y1 - 2024
N2 - Although isolated posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries often can be treated successfully without surgical intervention, in the setting of persistent instability or multiligamentous knee injury, PCL reconstruction is indicated. PCL reconstructions often have resulted in persistent postoperative laxity. Recent research suggests there may be a role for suture tape–augmented grafts, which have demonstrated decreased clinical and radiographic laxity as well as improved rates of return to previous level of activity, as compared with PCL reconstruction alone. Several biomechanical studies also have supported the use of suture tape augmentation in PCL reconstruction, and the use of suture tape augmentation or internal bracing and ligament surgery is gaining widespread popularity. These ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene/polyester suture tapes have been shown to be safe and effective. We may be at the point at which the evidence supports the use of suture tape augmentation of PCL reconstruction.
AB - Although isolated posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries often can be treated successfully without surgical intervention, in the setting of persistent instability or multiligamentous knee injury, PCL reconstruction is indicated. PCL reconstructions often have resulted in persistent postoperative laxity. Recent research suggests there may be a role for suture tape–augmented grafts, which have demonstrated decreased clinical and radiographic laxity as well as improved rates of return to previous level of activity, as compared with PCL reconstruction alone. Several biomechanical studies also have supported the use of suture tape augmentation in PCL reconstruction, and the use of suture tape augmentation or internal bracing and ligament surgery is gaining widespread popularity. These ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene/polyester suture tapes have been shown to be safe and effective. We may be at the point at which the evidence supports the use of suture tape augmentation of PCL reconstruction.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.arthro.2024.02.021
DO - 10.1016/j.arthro.2024.02.021
M3 - Editorial
C2 - 38428699
AN - SCOPUS:85188616179
SN - 0749-8063
JO - Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
JF - Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
ER -