Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using a Fascia Lata Graft With FiberTape Augmentation.

Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most popular orthopedic surgical procedures. To date, numerous studies are available focusing on different reconstruction techniques using established autografts, such as hamstrings, bone patellar-tendon bone (BPTB), quadriceps tendon, or allograft tendons. In the present article, we describe a minimally invasive ACL reconstruction technique using a fascia lata autograft in combination with FiberTape (Arthrex, Naples, FL) augmentation using the TightRope II (Arthrex).

Determination of a CrossFit Benchmark Performance Profile.

In the trend sport CrossFit, international competition is held at the CrossFit Games, known worldwide as the definitive fitness test. Since American athletes are the best in the world regarding CrossFit, there might be influencing factors on international competition performance. Here, we characterize the benchmark performance profile of American and German CrossFit athletes (n = 162).