Open AccessWhat Factors Influence the Biomechanical Properties of Allograft Tissue for ACL Reconstruction? A Systematic Review
Author(s) -
Drew A. Lansdown,
Andrew J. Riff,
Molly Meadows,
Adam B. Yanke,
Bernard R. Bach
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
clinical orthopaedics and related research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.178
H-Index - 204
eISSN - 1528-1132
pISSN - 0009-921X
DOI - 10.1007/s11999-017-5330-9
Subject(s) - medicine , biomechanics , anterior cruciate ligament , orthodontics , sports medicine , physical medicine and rehabilitation , surgery , physical therapy , anatomy
Allograft tissue is used in 22% to 42% of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions. Clinical outcomes have been inconsistent with allograft tissue, with some series reporting no differences in outcomes and others reporting increased risk of failure. There are numerous variations in processing and preparation that may influence the eventual performance of allograft tissue in ACL reconstruction. We sought to perform a systematic review to summarize the factors that affect the biomechanical properties of allograft tissue for use in ACL reconstruction. Many factors might impact the biomechanical properties of allograft tissue, and these should be understood when considering using allograft tissue or when reporting outcomes from allograft reconstruction.