Poor results of bovine xenograft for knee cruciate ligament repair

Authors

  • Lars J. Dahlstedt
  • Pelle Netz
  • Nils Dalén

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678909150079

Abstract

In 28 patients the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee was substituted with a bovine bioprosthesis (Xenograft®). Five patients underwent reoperations due to synovitis and graft rupture during the first postoperative year; and 2 patients, due to graft rupture after 3 years. After 3 years, 11/21 patients with a remaining graft had a rupture. Totally, 18/28 implanted grafts were considered to be ruptured. Our results indicate that the Xenograft® in its present form should not be used.

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Published

1989-01-01

How to Cite

Dahlstedt, L. J., Netz, P., & Dalén, N. (1989). Poor results of bovine xenograft for knee cruciate ligament repair. Acta Orthopaedica, 60(1), 3–7. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678909150079