Retrospective CT Imaging of BioComposite Interference Screw With BTB

State University of New York at Buffalo5 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to examine the long-term appearance and resorption rate of biocomposite screws used during ACL reconstruction on X-ray and computed tomography (CT).

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

ACL Tear

Interventions

Bioabsorbable screw fixationPROCEDURE

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 50 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 18-50 * Patients who underwent primary ACL reconstruction performed by one of the study investigators at least 5 years ago * Isolated ACL tear * Type of graft used was bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft * Type of screw used to attach graft to the tibia and/or femur was a BioComposite interference screws (Arthrex, Inc.) * No degenerative joint disease on preoperative X-rays (\> 50% joint space loss, presence of osteophytes) Exclusion Criteria: * Revision ACL reconstructions * Types of grafts other than bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft were used * ACL tear with concomitant pathology * Degenerative joint disease on preoperative X-ray (\> 50% joint space loss, presence of osteophytes) * Metal or other types of bioabsorbable screws other than BioComposite interference screws (Arthrex, Inc.) were used * ACL reconstruction performed less than 5 years ago * Pregnancy * Greater than Grade 2 laxity of other ligaments * No additional fixation

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Screw resorption

Evaluated on X-ray and CT

Time frame: 5 years

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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