Fascia lata allograft: a suitable alternative in ligamentous reconstruction for chronic elbow instability?

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Authors

Stephanie Kirschbaum · Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Christian Gerhardt · St. Vincentius-Kliniken

Doruk Akgün · Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Volker Eras · German Institute for Cell and Tissue Replacement

Daniel Kaltenhäuser · German Institute for Cell and Tissue Replacement

Kathi Thiele · Auguste-Viktoria-Klinik

Abstract

Currently, there is no clinical evidence demonstrating the superiority of either autograft or allograft tissue. Due to its demonstration of sufficient biomechanical properties, fascia lata allograft seems an appropriate treatment option for ligamentous reconstruction of chronic elbow instability.

Topics & Keywords

Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment Shoulder Injury and Treatment Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

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Publication Details

Published in: JSES International

Volume 8, Issue 5, pp. 1137-1144

DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2024.05.002

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