Background: Ligament reconstruction is a common procedure in orthopedic surgery. Although several popular techniques are currently in use, new methods are proposed for secure fixation of the tendon graft into the bone tunnel. Purposes: We sought to introduce our new technique of Bashti bone plug for fixation of soft tissue graft in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and to compar...

background: ligament reconstruction is a common procedure in orthopedic surgery. although several popular techniques are currently in use, new methods are proposed for secure fixation of the tendon graft into the bone tunnel. purposes: we sought to introduce our new technique of bashti bone plug for fixation of soft tissue graft in anterior cruciate ligament (acl) reconstruction and to compare ...

The meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) has been reported to be an effective treatment in terms of pain relief and functional improvement in symptomatic meniscus-deficient knee. The medial MAT is usually performed with the bone plug technique or soft tissue fixation for root fixation. We describe medial MAT with modified bone plug technique that permits easy passage of posterior bone plugs...

A prospective randomised study was carried out to evaluate the blood loss in 30 total knee arthropasty patients, who were divided randomly into two equal groups; one having new technique bone plug and bone wax, while the other used a bone plug only. The surgery was carried out by a single surgeon at one institution using the uniform approach and standard operation. The mean drainage of blood wa...

Most studies on articular cartilage properties have been conducted after detachment of the cartilage from the bone. In the present work we investigated the effect of detachment on collagen fiber architecture. We used one-dimensional (2)H double quantum filtered MRI on cartilage bone plugs equilibrated in deuterated saline. The quadrupolar splittings observed in the different zones were related ...

BACKGROUND Ligament reconstruction is a common procedure in orthopedic surgery. Although several popular techniques are currently in use, new methods are proposed for secure fixation of the tendon graft into the bone tunnel. PURPOSES We sought to introduce our new technique of Bashti bone plug for fixation of soft tissue graft in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and to compare ...

Many different autografts are available for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Although patellar tendon graft and hamstrings most commonly used, quadriceps with or without a bone plug is gaining popularity. Preliminary evidence suggests that quad performs at least as well plug, although more comparative information needed. In the meantime, surgeons should strive to gain experience multi...

Most studies on articular cartilage properties have been conducted after detachment of the cartilage from the bone. In the present work we investigated the effect of detachment on collagen fiber architecture. We used one-dimensional H double quantum filtered MRI on cartilage bone plugs equilibrated in deuterated saline. The quadrupolar splittings observed in the different zones were related to ...

The intramedullary alignment guides used in total knee replacement disrupt the intramedullary vessels, resulting in greater postoperative blood loss. The use of an autologous bone plug to seal the intramedullary femoral canal has been shown to be effective in reducing postoperative bleeding. The authors present a simple technique to create a bone plug from the anterior chamfer femoral cut to pe...