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Retrospective CT Imaging of BioComposite Interference Screw With BTB

Completed
Conditions
ACL Tear
Registration Number
NCT02450292
Lead Sponsor
State University of New York at Buffalo
Brief Summary

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).

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
5
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)
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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
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Screw resorption5 years

Evaluated on X-ray and CT

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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