Table 2.

Pearls and Pitfalls of ACL Reconstruction With Suture Tape Augmentation

Pearls

Perform careful patellar tendon harvest.

Bear in mind that independent fixation for the suture tape and graft is biomechanically stronger.

Lock the button on the cortex, and apply tension before fixing the femoral bone plug.

Pitfalls

Avoid securing in flexion to avoid over-tensioning.

Do not use force to elevate the bone plug.

Insert the suture anchor gently because excessive force will damage the screw threads.

ACL, anterior cruciate ligament.