synthetic

Revison ACL Surgery

Graft selection

 

A.  Synthetic Grafts

 

Good initial results but unacceptably high failure rate with longer follow-up

 

Problems

 

1.   Too stiff (low ultimate strain) 

- poor resistance to abrasion

- ligament failure by attrition most common

 

2.  Recurrent synovitis, infection, loosening and osteolysis

 

B.  Autograft