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ACL Reconstruction Clinical Evidence

Review SBM’s clinical evidence library for ACL reconstruction, including peer-reviewed studies related to graft fixation, tunnel preparation, postoperative outcomes, associated ligament procedures, and surgical technique performance.

Published Studies & Clinical Data

This page brings together clinical evidence relevant to ACL reconstruction and related fixation strategies. Explore the available studies below to access published data supporting surgical workflows, biomechanical performance, rehabilitation outcomes, and associated reconstructive procedures.

2025

Combined Lateral Meniscus Posterior Root Injury and ACL Reconstruction

Clinical publication related to combined lateral meniscus posterior root injury considerations in the setting of ACL reconstruction.

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2024

Associated Medial Meniscal Injury in ACL Reconstruction

Study examining ACL reconstruction in the context of associated medial meniscal injury and related clinical considerations.

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2024

Effect of Quadriceps Tendon Autograft Preparation

Clinical evidence evaluating quadriceps tendon autograft preparation techniques in ACL reconstruction.

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2024

Seatbelt Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Publication reviewing seatbelt ACL reconstruction concepts and associated clinical outcomes.

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2023

Non-Weight-Bearing Protocol After ACL Reconstruction

Clinical study focused on postoperative rehabilitation and non-weight-bearing protocols following ACL reconstruction.

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2022

Combined ACL and ALL Reconstruction Reduces Reoperation Rate

Study assessing the effect of combined ACL and anterolateral ligament reconstruction on reoperation rates.

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2022

Mirror Anterolateral Ligament Technique and Deep Medial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction

Technique paper describing ligament reconstruction strategy relevant to complex knee stability procedures.

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2021

Large-Diameter ACL Reconstruction Technique with 8-Strand ST and Gr Graft

Clinical paper describing large-diameter ACL reconstruction using an 8-strand semitendinosus and gracilis graft construct.

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2021

Comparison of Knee Extensor Strength After ACL Reconstruction

Study comparing postoperative knee extensor strength following ACL reconstruction.

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2021

Two-Year Postoperative MRI Evaluation

Imaging-based follow-up study evaluating postoperative MRI findings at two years after ACL-related reconstruction.

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2021

Tibial Tunnel Expansion and Four-Strand Graft Correlation

Clinical evidence analyzing whether tibial tunnel expansion correlates with outcomes in four-strand graft ACL reconstruction.

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2020

ACL Reconstruction in Patients Over 50 Years Old

Study showing arthroscopic ACL reconstruction as a reliable option for treating knee instability in patients over 50.

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2020

Combined ACL Primary Repair with Autograft Reconstruction

Publication describing combined ACL primary repair with autograft reconstruction techniques and outcomes.

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2019

Patellar Tendon Reconstruction Using Hamstring Tendon and Adjustable Suspensory Cortical Fixation

Study focused on patellar tendon reconstruction using hamstring tendon and adjustable suspensory cortical fixation methods.

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2018

Clinical and Functional Outcomes of ACL Reconstruction at Minimum 2 Years Using Adjustable Fixation

Clinical outcomes paper examining ACL reconstruction with adjustable fixation at a minimum two-year follow-up.

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2018

Anterior Laxity at 2 Years After ACL Reconstruction with Adjustable Loop Suspensory Fixation

Study comparing anterior laxity outcomes using adjustable loop suspensory fixation after ACL reconstruction.

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2017

Suspensory Fixation Device for Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Grafts

Clinical evaluation of a suspensory fixation device for use with bone-patellar tendon-bone grafts.

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2017

Adjustable Button Devices for All-Arthroscopic Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Publication relevant to adjustable button fixation devices in arthroscopic cruciate ligament reconstruction.

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2016

Incorporation of Hamstring Grafts Within the Tibial Tunnel After ACL Reconstruction

Study examining hamstring graft incorporation within the tibial tunnel following ACL reconstruction.

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2021

Tibial Slope Correction Combined With Second Revision ACL Reconstruction

Clinical paper evaluating tibial slope correction combined with second revision ACL reconstruction.

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2021

Comparison of Knee Extensor Strength After ACL Reconstruction (Alternate File)

Additional version of the postoperative knee extensor strength comparison study after ACL reconstruction.

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2020

Adding a Modified Lemaire Procedure to ACL Reconstruction

Study evaluating the effect of combining a modified Lemaire procedure with ACL reconstruction.

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2020

Bioabsorbable Screws for ACL Reconstruction Surgery

Publication reviewing bioabsorbable screw performance in ACL reconstruction surgery.

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2020

ACL Reconstruction as a Reliable Option to Treat Knee Instability

Clinical outcomes paper evaluating ACL reconstruction as a reliable treatment option for knee instability.

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2020

ACL Reconstruction with Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis Using a Continuous Graft

Study evaluating ACL reconstruction combined with lateral extra-articular tenodesis using a continuous graft.

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2019

Tibial Slope and Medial Meniscectomy Influence Short-Term Knee Laxity Following ACL Reconstruction

Clinical study examining the influence of tibial slope and medial meniscectomy on short-term laxity after ACL reconstruction.

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2019

The Migratory Cortical Button: Hypersensitivity to Titanium After ACL Reconstruction

Case report describing a rare hypersensitivity response to titanium after ACL reconstruction involving cortical button fixation.

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2018

Anterior Laxity at 2 Years After ACL Reconstruction Using Adjustable Fixation

Additional publication comparing anterior laxity at two years after ACL reconstruction using adjustable fixation constructs.

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2016

Hamstring Graft Incorporation in the Tibial Tunnel After ACL Reconstruction (LIGAFIX 60)

Study focused on tibial tunnel hamstring graft incorporation following ACL reconstruction using LIGAFIX 60 fixation.

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2015

Do Outcomes of Outpatient ACL Reconstruction Vary With Graft Type?

Clinical evidence assessing whether outpatient ACL reconstruction outcomes differ according to graft type.

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2014

Comparison of Resorbable Fixation Techniques (LIGAFIX 60/30)

Comparative study of resorbable fixation constructs relevant to ACL reconstruction applications.

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2013

Femoral Tunnel Position in Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction

Study addressing femoral tunnel position in ligament reconstruction procedures using LIGAFIX fixation concepts.

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2012

Double-Bundle ACL Reconstruction Using Implant-Free Femoral Fixation

Publication describing a new technique in double-bundle ACL reconstruction with implant-free femoral fixation.

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2011

Knee Laxity Control in Revision ACL Reconstruction Versus ACL Reconstruction and Lateral Tenodesis

Clinical study examining laxity control in revision ACL reconstruction and ACL reconstruction combined with lateral tenodesis.

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2005

Clinical, Radiological, and Histological Evaluation of an Osteoconductive Interference Screw With 60% B-TCP

Evaluation of an osteoconductive interference screw containing 60% beta-tricalcium phosphate relevant to ligament reconstruction fixation.

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