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Limitations of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Repair Using the Independent Suture Tape Reinforcement Technique
| There is a time limit of approximately 3 months postrupture for the surgery. |
| The ACL stump has to be of good tissue quality and not retracted. |
| No gap between the ruptured ends is allowed after the repair. |
| Outcome of midsubstance (25%-75%) ACL repairs are significantly worse. |
| No mid- to long-term follow-up results are published. |
