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Double bundle ACL repair provides superior rotational stability
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Double bundle ACL repair provides superior rotational stability
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Am J Sports Med. 2008 Feb;36(2):290-7

77 patients presenting with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) deficiency were included in this randomized clinical trial to compare functional and stability outcomes of double bundle and single bundle hamstring tendon ACL repairs. Results from 2 year postoperative clinical assessment indicated that double bundle repair had superior rotational stability, compared to single bundle repair with metal interface screws, and required fewer revisions than single bundle repair bioabsorbable screws.

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OrthoEvidence. Double bundle ACL repair provides superior rotational stability. ACE Report. 2013;3(3):144. Available from: https://myorthoevidence.com/AceReport/Report/

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