Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with short hamstring grafts: the choice of femoral fixation device matters in controlling overall lengthening

PurposeThe purpose was to conduct an independent biomechanical study comparing the main types of femoral fixation adapted to short hamstring grafts in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery and to validate their performance.MethodsThe ACLip® Femoral, ToggleLoc™ Ziploop (TLZ), and Tape Locking Screw (TLS®) implants were tested in tension in the following three different configurations: implant alone, implant fixed on the femur...