Clinical Papers
LARS-Related Studies and Papers – Knee (ACL):
Li, Q. et al. (2010). (Arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with LARS artificial ligament in the acute phase). Zhongguou Gu Shang 2010 Dec; 23(12): 952-954. Chinese. No abstract available
Li, H. et al (2010). Hydroxyapatite coating enhances polyethylene teraphelate artificial ligament graft osseointegration in the bone tunnel. Int. Orthop, November. (Epub ahead of print)
Machotka, S. et al. (2010). Anterior Cruciate Ligament repair with LARS (Ligament Advanced Reinforcement System): A Systematic Review.. Sports Med Arthrosc Rehabil Ther Technol. 2010 Dec 7;2(1):29. [Epub ahead of print]
Gao, K. et al. (2010). Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with LARS Artificial Ligament: A Multicenter Study with 3- to 5-Year Follow-up. Arthroscopy. The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, Vol 26, No 4 (April), 2010: pp 515-523
Huang, J. et al. (2010). Cruciate ligament reconstruction using LARS artificial ligament under arthroscopy: 81 cases report. Chin Med J 2010;123(2):160-164
Zhong-tang Liu et al. (2009). Four-strand hamstring tendon autograft versus LARS artificial ligament for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. International Orthopedics, 2009 Apr 25. [Epub ahead of print]
Yu, S.B. et al. (2008). Histological characteristics and ultrastructure of polyethylene terephthalate LARS ligament following the reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament in rabbits. Zhongguo Zuzhi Gongcheng Yanjiu yu Linchuang Kangfu 2008;12(36):7061-7066
Fan, Q. et al. (2008). Comparison between four-strand semitendinosus tendon autograft and ligament advanced reinforcement system for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction by arthroscopy. Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2008 Jun;22(6):676-9.
Cerulli, G. et al. (2007). ACL reconstruction using artificial ligaments: Five years follow-up. S.I.O.T, 33 (3suppl. 1), pp. 8238-8242
Trieb, K. et al. (2004). In vivo and in vitro cellular ingrowth into a new generation of artificial ligament. Eur Surg Res. May-Jun;36(3):148-51.
Nau, T. et al. (2002). A new generation of artificial ligaments in reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament. Blinded prospective randomised study. JBJS (Br), Vol 84b (3), pp. 356-360
Lavoie, P. et al. (2000). Patient satisfaction needs as related to knee stability and objective findings after ACL reconstruction using LARS artificial ligament. The Knee, 7, pp. 157-163
Derricks, G. (1995). LARS anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine, 3(3): 187-205.
Laboureau, J.P. et al. (1991). Results of anterior cruciate ruptures treated with synthetic ligament reconstruction (225 cases). J Arthroscopy Surg, May.
Hamido et al. (2010). The use of the LARS artificial ligament to augment a short or undersized ACL hamstrings tendon graft. The Knee November 8 2010
Guang-Si et al.(2008). Effect of femoral tunnel angle on tunnel enlargement in anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions. APCMBE 2008, IFMBE Proceedings 19, pp. 103–106.
Mascarenhas, R et al. (2008). Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a look at prosthetics - past, present and possible future. Mcgill J Med. 2008 Jan;11(1):29-37.
LARS-Related Studies and Papers – Knee (PCL):
Shen, G. et al.(2010). Arthroscopic Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using LARS Artificial Ligament: A Retrospective Study. J Surg Res. 2010 Sep 8. [Epub ahead of print]
Brunet, P. et al. (2005). [Reconstruction of acute posterior cruciate ligament tears using a synthetic ligament]. Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot, 2005; 91(1):34-43
Li, P et al. (2008). Arthroscopic single-bundle posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: retrospective review of hamstring tendon graft versus LARS artificial ligament. International Orthopedics, Jul: 25,
Laboureau, J.P (2001). Reconstruction of posterior cruciate ligament rupture and posterolateral instability with synthetic ligaments. Editions Scientifiques et Medicales Elsevier SAS (Paris). Surgical Techniques in Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 2001: 55-540-C-20.
Teule, P. et al. (2000). Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: The Role of Synthetic Ligaments. Riv Lt Biol Med 20.
Xu, Y. et al. (2008). [A clinical report on arthroscopic reconstruction of posterior cruciate ligament using ligament advanced reinforcement system]. Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2008 Oct;22(10):1184-8.
LARS-Related Studies and Papers – Knee (Multi-Ligament):
Soulat Naim, Nikolaos Gougoulias, and David Griffiths. (2011). Patellar tendon reconstruction using LARS ligament: surgical technique and case report. Strategies in trauma and limb reconstruction. Vol 6, no 1, 39-41.
Ibrahin, S.A. et al. (2008). Surgical management of traumatic knee dislocation. Arthroscopy 24(2), pp.178-187.
Dominikus, M. et al. (2006). Reconstructing the Extensor Apparatus with a New Polyester Ligament. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 453, pp. 328–334
Talbot, M. et al. (2004). Knee dislocations: Experience at the Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal. Can J Surg. 2004 Feb;47(1):20-4.
Ranger P et al (2010). Evaluation of reconstructive surgery using artificial ligaments in 71 acute knee dislocations. International orthopeadics(SICOT) November.
LARS-Related Studies and Papers – Rotator Cuff:
Krenn, M. et al. (2005). Permanent tendon replacement for RC defect. Nonsense, alternative or a solution? 33 patients, 2 months – 3.5 years, average age 57.6. Jatros Orthopedics 2005, pp. 11–13
LARS-Related Studies and Papers – Acromio-Clavicular Joint:
Fraschini G, et al. (2010). Surgical treatment of chronic acromioclavicular dislocation: Comparison between two surgical procedures for anatomic reconstruction. Injury. [Epub ahead of print]
Fialka, C. et al. (2005). Biomechanical Analysis of Different Operative Techniques for complete ACJ disruption. Osteo Trauma Care, pp. 154-159.
Fialka, C. et al. (2004). Traumatic ACJ separation. Current concept. European Surgery Journal, 20(24).
LARS-Related Studies and Papers – Hip:
Holroyd, B. et al. (2009). Synthetic Ligaments in Hip Surgery. European Musculoskeletal Review pp. 52-54
Holroyd, B. et al. (2008). A Novel use for Synthetic Ligaments in Hip Surgery. Annals Royal Collage of Surgery.90: pp. 253-259.
LARS-Related Studies and Papers – Foot & Ankle:
Dhillon MS, et al. (2010). Reconstruction of bilateral spontaneous chronic idiopathic Achilles tendon rupture using LARS ligament: Case report. Foot (Edinb). 2010 Oct 21. [Epub ahead of print]
Ibrahin, S.A. et al. (2009). Surgical treatment of Chronic Achilles Tendon Rupture. The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery 49(3), pp. 340-347.
Ibrahin,S.A. et al (2007). Chronic rupture of Achilles tendon operative management using two in one operation. The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 13. (3) pp. 140-142
LARS-Related Studies and Papers – Biomechanics:
Hagemeister, N. et al (2003). Computer based method for the three-dimensional kinematic analysis of combined posterior cruciate ligament and postero-lateral complex reconstructions on cadaver knees, The Knee, 10(3): 249-256.
Hagemeister, N. et al (2002). Quantitative comparison of three different types of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction methods: Laxity and 3-D kinematic measurements, Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering, 12(1): 47-57.
Pavon-Djavid,G (2007). Bioactive polyethylene terephthalate fibers and fabrics.Biomacromolecules,8.3317-3325
Hagemeister, N. et al (2002). Comparison of two methods for reconstruction of the posterior cruciate ligament using a computer based method: quantitative evaluation of laxity, three-dimensional kinematics and ligament deformation measurement in cadaver knees, The Knee, 9(4): 291-299.
Ciobanu, M, et al. (2006). Radical graft polymerization of styrene sulfonate on polyethylene terephthalate films for ACL applications. Biomacromolecules,7. 755-760
Hagemeister, N. et al (2003). Computer based method for the three-dimensional kinematic analysis of combined posterior cruciate ligament and postero-lateral complex reconstructions on cadaver knees, The Knee, 10(3): 249-256.
Sati, M, et al. (1996). Improving in vivo knee kinematic measurements: application to prosthetic ligament analysis, The Knee, 3(4): 179-190.
J.P Laboureau, et al. Isometric placement of the anterior cruciate ligament: femoral and tibial placement, Ligaments and ligamentoplasties, L’Hocine Yahia. Spinger 11.4
Expert Reviews on Synthetic Ligaments:
Legnani, C. et al. (2010). Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with synthetic grafts. A review of literature. Int Orthop. 2010 Apr; 34(4):465-71.
Bernardino, S. (2010). ACL prosthesis: any promise for the future? Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2010 Jun;18(6):797-804
Chen, J. et al. (2009). Scaffolds for tendon and ligament repair: review of the efficacy of commercial products. Expert Rev Med Devices. 2010 Jan;7(1):9.
Mascarenhas, R et al. (2008). Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a look at prosthetics - past, present and possible future. Mcgill J Med. 2008 Jan;11(1):29-37.