LARS

Ligament Augmentation & Reconstruction System

LARS ligaments have been in clinical use for over 15 years, with no acute cases of synovitis reported after many thousands of cases. There are studies and publications supporting the use of LARS for all indications.

Knee (ACL) – studies and papers
Knee (PCL) – studies and papers
Knee (multi-ligament) – studies and papers
Shoulder – studies and paper
Foot and ankle – studies and papers
Hip – studies and papers
Reviews
Laboratory studies

Knee (ACL) – studies and papers

Zhong-tang Liu (2009). Four-strand hamstring tendon autograft versus LARS artificial ligament for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. International Orthopaedics, 2009 Apr 25. [Epub ahead of print]
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Cerulli, G. et al. (2007). ACL reconstruction using artificial ligaments: Five years follow-up. S.I.O.T, 33 (3suppl. 1), pp. 8238-8242.
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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.
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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.
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Maheras, P. et al. (2000). ACL arthroscopic reconstruction with LARS artificial ligament. 4th Seminar in Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine – Ioanina, Greece.
Derricks G. (1995). LARS anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine, 3(3): 187-205.
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Laboureau JP. (1997), The use of free fibres LARS ligament in acute anterior cruciate ligament repairs. Abstract SIBA, Montreal.

Knee (PCL) – studies and papers

Li P (2008). Arthroscopic single-bundle posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: retrospective review of hamstring tendon graft versus LARS artificial ligament.International Orthopedics, Jul: 25.
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Laboureau J.P. (2002). Ten year follow-up of Acute PCL repair.SICOT Meeting – San Diego, USA.
Teule et al. (2000). Posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: The role of synthetic ligaments. Riv Lt Biol Med 20.
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Brunet P. et al (2005). Reconstruction of acute posterior cruciate ligament tears using a synthetic ligament. Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot. Feb;91(1):34-43~
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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, Knee, 9(4): 291-299.
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Johnson D. et al (2001). Cruciate Ligament reconstruction with Synthetics (Chap.) In Gregory C. Fanelli (2001 Ed.): Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: A Practical Guide to Management, New York: Springer-Verlag, pp.189-214.
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Knee (multi-ligament) – studies and papers

Ibrahim, S.A. et al. (2008). Surgical management of traumatic knee dislocation. Arthroscopy 24(2), pp.178-187.
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Dominikus, M. et al. (2006). Reconstructing the extensor apparatus with a new polyester ligament.Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 453, pp. 328–334.
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Talbot M. et al (2004). Knee dislocations: Experience at the Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, Canadian Journal of Surgery, 47(1): 20-24.
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Shoulder – studies and papers

Ramon et al. (2003). Our experience with LARS in massive rotator cuff tear, 44 cases.European Congress of Sport Traumatology, Monte Carlo, Monaco.
Kienn and Friesach (2005). Permanent tendon replacement for RC defect. Nonsense, alternative or a solution? 33 patients, two months – 3.5 years, average age 57.6. Jatros Orthopedics 2005, pp. 11–13.
Fialka, C. et al. (2004). Biomechanical Analysis of Different Operative Techniques with complete ACJ disruption.Osteo Trauma Care, pp. 154-159.
Fialka, C. et al. (2004). Traumatic ACJ separation. Current concept.European Surgery Journal, 20(24).
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Fialka (2000). Preliminary results in ACJ dislocation using a LARS.Poster - ESSKA 2000 (Vienna).

Foot and ankle – studies and papers

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.
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Fletcher et al. (1997). Repair of Achilles tendon with a LARS. 1st Symposium of Biomaterial Advances, Montreal, Canada.

Hip – studies and papers

Holroyd, B. and Fern, D.E. (2008). A novel use for synthetic ligaments in hip surgery. Annals Royal Collage of Surgery.90: pp. 253-259.
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Reviews

Chen J, et al. (2009). Scaffolds for tendon and ligament repair: review of the efficacy of commercial products. Expert Rev Med Devices. 2009 Jan;6(1):61-73
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Mascarenhas R, and MacDonald PB. (2008). Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a look at prosthetics - past, present and possible future. McGill Journal of Medicine 2008, 11(1): 29-37.
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Laboratory studies

Trieb K, et al. (2004). In vivo and in vitro cellular ingrowth into a new generation of artificial ligaments. Eur Surg Res. 2004 May-Jun;36(3):148-51.
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