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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Rev Bras Ortop (Sao Paulo) 2021; 56(02): 256-257
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1722583
Nota Técnica
Trauma

Tips for Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Reconstruction without the Tourniquet[*]

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Iberê Pereira Datti 
1   Grupo de Cirurgia de Joelho, Clínica de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital do Servidor Público Municipal, Aclimação, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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Abstract

The arthroscopic reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament is a common surgery performed by the orthopedic surgeons willing to restore the knee stability of physically active patients. Despite the fact that it is usually an uneventful procedure, surgeons must always look for better post-operative results; in this scenario, the arthroscopic reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament without a tourniquet is a promising alternative. The aim of the present paper is to share with other orthopedic surgeons around the world our experience with this procedure and some technical tips that may be helpful.

Keywords

anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction - tourniquets - anterior cruciate ligament injuries

* Work performed at Hospital do Servidor Público Municipal, Aclimação, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.




Publication History

Received: 14 August 2020

Accepted: 17 September 2020

Article published online:
26 April 2021

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