Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLr) is the most widely published operation in the orthopaedic literature. Over recent years there has been increased interest in the surgical technique and role of concomitant procedures performed during ACLr. The National Ligament Registry (NLR) collects robust data on ACLr performed in the UK. In this registry analysis we explore trends in ACLr surgery and how they relate to published literature and the growing industry portfolio available to surgeons. Using data from the NLR, 14,352 ACLr performed between 2013–2021 were analysed. High impact papers on ACLr were then cross referenced against this data to see if surgical practice was influenced by literature or whether surgical practice dictated publication. Common trends were also compared to key surgical industry portfolios (Arthrex, Smith and Nephew) to see how new technology influenced surgical practice.Introduction
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To compare the patellofemoral kinematics and patella stability of a new TKR, with a continuous radius versus an established J shaped knee system and the natural knee. It was hypothesised that the high performance new TKR would be a better match to the natural knee and anatomical patella tracking would provide a more stable patella. A cadaveric study using physiological loads examined the continuous kinematic behaviour (optical tracking system) of the tibiofemoral and patellofemoral compartments in 6 knees for the native, kinemax and new design triathlon knee systems.Purpose of the study
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