The biomechanical evaluation of a novel 3-strand docking technique for ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction in the elbow.
J Shoulder Elbow Surg
; 27(9): 1672-1678, 2018 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND HYPOTHESIS:
The original 2-strand docking technique for elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction has recently been modified to use a 3-strand graft. To date, no biomechanical study has compared the 2 techniques. We hypothesized that the 3-strand docking technique would restore valgus laxity to its native state, with comparable load-to-failure characteristics to the 2-strand docking technique. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Sixteen fresh cadaveric elbows were matched to the corresponding contralateral side from the same individual to create 8 matched pairs and were then randomized to undergo ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction using either the 2- or 3-strand technique. Valgus laxity and rotation measurements were quantified using a MicroScribe 3DLX digitizer at various flexion angles for the native state, transected state, and 1 of the 2 tested reconstructed ligaments. Each reconstruction was then tested to failure.RESULTS:
Valgus laxity for the intact state at elbow flexion angles of 30°, 60°, 90°, and 120° was 7° ± 2°, 7° ± 2°, 6° ± 1°, and 5° ± 2°, respectively. These values were similar to those of both reconstruction techniques. On load-to-failure testing, there was no significant difference in any parameter recorded. Yield torques for the 3- and 2-strand reconstructions were 13.4 ± 4.80 N/m and 11.8 ± 4.76 N/m, respectively (P = .486). The ultimate torques were 15.7 ± 6.10 N/m and 14.4 ± 5.58 N/m for the 3- and 2-strand techniques, respectively (P = .582).CONCLUSION:
The 3-strand docking technique was able to restore valgus laxity to the native state, with similar load-to-failure characteristics to the 2-strand docking technique.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Técnicas de Sutura
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Ligamentos Colaterais
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Reconstrução do Ligamento Colateral Ulnar
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Shoulder Elbow Surg
Assunto da revista:
ORTOPEDIA
Ano de publicação:
2018
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Article