Table 2.
Advantages and Limitations of the Technique
Advantages | Limitations |
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No donor site morbidity | Two-stage procedure |
Technically simple and quick bone-grafting procedure | Transtibial approach not possible if previous femoral tunnel was in anatomic position |
Cannulated design ensures precise and secure placement. | Expense of allograft |
Maximizes potential for integration of allograft with the possibility to soak in platelet-rich plasma or bone marrow aspirate concentrate | High-load activity restriction after first stage |
Replaces bony void | Increased time of return to sport due to delay of second stage |
Optimizes bone tunnel placement for revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction |