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Editorial commentary: is biologic augmentation beneficial in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction?
Arthrosc Orthop Sports Med 2024;11:36-38
Published online May 1, 2024;  https://doi.org/10.14517/aosm24003
© 2024 Korean Arthroscopy Society and Korean Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine.

Jae Hyeok Cheon, Hong Yeol Yang

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chonnam National University Bitgoeul Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
Correspondence to: Hong Yeol Yang, https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8730-9040
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chonnam National University Bitgoeul Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, 80 Deongnam-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju 61748, Korea. Tel: +82-62-670-9475, Fax: +82-62-670-9475, E-mail: stephano.h.yang@gmail.com
Received April 9, 2024; Revised April 11, 2024; Accepted April 11, 2024.
This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0) which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Abstract
Surgical reconstruction for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries has been demonstrated to be a reliable and effective treatment that provides satisfactory results. Despite its successful outcomes, bone tunnel enlargement is a concerning complication following ACL reconstruction (ACLR) that has been reported over several years. Various biologic augmentation techniques have been implemented to address this concern. Recently, fibrin clot augmentation has been employed to promote bone and tendon healing; despite its lack of clinical relevance, it was ultimately found to reduce tunnel widening following ACL reconstruction. In the setting of biologic augmentation for ACLR, a thorough assessment of various factors such as efficacy, expense, and possible risks is crucial. Additional clinical studies are needed to elucidate whether current and emerging bioaugmentation techniques are truly beneficial for patients requiring ACLR.
Keywords : Biologic augmentation; Fibrin clot; Tunnel widening; Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction; Anterior cruciate ligament injuries
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