[Arthroscopic studies of pedicled autogenic tendon grafts for the replacement of the anterior cruciate ligament]. / Arthroskopische Untersuchungen von gestielten autogenen Sehnentransplantaten zum Ersatz des vorderen Kreuzbandes.

ABSTRACT

Combined knee ligament instabilities with injury of the anterior cruciate ligament need reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament as a central pivot. Our investigations show that after reconstruction with pedicle autogenous tendon grafts, a viable transplant does occur if certain technical principles are taken into account. The surviving transplants show typical fiber structure and synovial vessels. Tension was tested by clinical draw-forward sign and a hook.