Tendon Graft Healing in Multiligament Reconstructed Knee Detected by FDG-PET/CT: A Pilot Study

Conclusion: This pilot study shows a significant increase in tendon graft metabolism during two first years of postoperative healing. The fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography combined with computer tomography imaging seems to be adequate method of assessment of graft metabolism and viability during postoperative healing. The clinical value of fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography combined with computer tomography imaging, however, warrants further evaluation with longitudinal studies with a larger patient population.
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research