关节镜下前交叉韧带重建术后早期并发症的预防及治疗

目的探讨在关节镜下应用自体腘绳肌腱重建前交叉韧带术后早期并发症的预防及治疗策略。方法自2011-01—2013-02应用自体四股腘绳肌腱重建前交叉韧带治疗286例前交叉韧带损伤,重建韧带的股骨侧用Rigidfix横穿钉固定,胫骨侧用Intrafix带鞘螺钉固定,术后15例出现并发症(感染、下肢深静脉血栓形成、患肢肿胀、隐神经损伤),经过积极治疗,采用Lysholm、IKDC关节评分评价疗效。结果所有患者均获得随访12~24个月,平均18个月。随访期间无内固定物松动。患者术后患膝主动屈伸膝角度接近正常。术后仅1例前抽屉试验弱阳性,所有患者Lachman试验征均为阴性,轴移试验均阴性。Lysholm关节评分由术前(45.31±5.36)分提高到术后(85.02±5.13)分(t=-8.91,P=0.005),IKDC评分由术前(40.15±12.16)分提高到术后(82.47±3.52)分(t=-4.23,P=0.031),差异均有统计学意义。结论关节镜下重建前交叉韧带术后并发症并不罕见,需要早期采取预防措施,一旦出现需及时治疗,以促进关节功能的恢复。     

计算机导航关节镜下前十字韧带重建术

目的介绍计算机导航技术辅助关节镜下前十字韧带重建术的术前规划和手术方法,比较导航技术辅助与单纯关节镜技术中股骨、胫骨隧道位置的优良率。方法根据术前标准正侧位X线片设计股骨、胫骨隧道的理想位置。术中“C”型臂X线机获得正侧位影像后输入计算机,形成虚拟工作界面。膝关节周围分别于股骨、胫骨侧安置“患者追踪器”。前十字韧带胫骨及股骨导向器上分别装配“工具追踪器”。经过注册及校准后,导航系统识别并捕获上述追踪器发射的信号,确定膝关节的位置,实时跟踪手术工具的位置和方向,并将隧道的虚拟路径叠加在工作界面上,供术者实时调整导向器的位置与方向,直至达到术前规划的要求。临床上完成计算机导航关节镜下前十字韧带重建术46例。对其中40例进行术后X线片测量,确定胫骨及股骨隧道的位置,并与同期进行的40例单纯关节镜下重建术隧道位置的测量结果进行比较。结果导航组胫骨隧道位置平均为45.35%±3.827%(37%￣53%),股骨隧道位置平均为62.25%±5.610%(52%￣73%);关节镜组胫骨隧道位置平均为41.05%±6.008%(25%～54%),股骨隧道位置平均为56.62%±7.316%(46%￣77%)。导航组的股骨及胫骨隧道位置较关节镜组偏后,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),导航组的标准差小于关节镜组。结论计算机导航技术可以使关节镜下前十字韧带重建手术中胫骨及股骨隧道的位置更偏后,提高了手术准确性及可重复性。     

关节镜下保留残端重建前交叉韧带的临床前瞻性对照研究

目的 前瞻性评估保留残端对于前交叉韧带重建临床疗效的意义.方法 2008年8月至2009年9月共70例有韧带残端存留的前交叉韧带损伤患者入选本研究组,随机分为保留残端组(n=35)和对照组(n=35).分别采取关节镜下保留残端重建前交叉韧带和切除残端的前交叉韧带重建手术技术,移植物均使用同种异体肌腱.术后随访分别进行膝关节功能评分(IKDC分级和Lysholm评分)、客观稳定性评估(Lachman试验、轴移试验和KT-1000测量)、本体感觉功能测量和二次关节镜手术探查.结果 70例患者中共61例(87%)获得随访,平均随访时间13.1个月.两组的功能评分无显著差异:Lysholm评分:保留残端组96.4分,对照组94.9分(P=0.71);IKDC分级中A和B级:保留残端组30例,对照组29例(P=0.586).两组的客观稳定性评估无显著差异:KT-1000测量的侧-侧差值:保留残端组1.69 mm,对照组1.65 mm(P=0.83);Lachman试验阴性例数:保留残端组29例,对照组28例(P=1.00);轴移试验阴性例数:保留残端组31例,对照组27例(P=0.225).本体感觉的角度重复试验结果无显著差异:保留残端组4.56°,对照组4.28°(P=0.522).二次手术探查时发现的移植物滑膜覆盖率无显著差异:保留残端组85%,对照组84.2%.结论 保留残端同时使用异体肌腱移植重建前交叉韧带,对术后膝关节主观功能评分、稳定性和本体感觉和移植物滑膜覆盖程度并无促进作用.

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Objective To evaluate the clinical significance of arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)reconstruction using the remnant-preserved technique.Methods From August 2008 to September 2009,70 cases with the remnant of injured ACL were included in the trials,which were randomized into the remnant preservation(RP)group and the control group,35 cases in each group.All patients in the two groups underwent arthroscopic ACL reconstruction surgeries,with ACL-remnant preserving technique in RP group and ACL-remnant resection in control group,respectively.The injured ACL was reconstructed with allograft in all cases.Postoperative follow-up assessment included the International Knee Documentation Committee(IKDC)grading and Lysholm score,Lachman test,pivot shift test and KT-1000 measurement,proprioception measurements and the arthroscopic second look evaluation.Results Sixty-one(61/70,87%)cases were available for an average of 13.1 months follow-up assessment postoperatively.There were no significant differences between the RP and control group in functional outcome as evaluated with Lysholm score(96.4 vs.94.9,P = 0.71)and IKDC grading(cases with A and B gradings:30 vs.29,P = 0.586).Regarding objective stability,there were no differences between the 2 group in mean side-to-side difference of KT-1000(1.69 mm vs.1.65 mm,P =0.83),Lachman test(negative cases:29 vs.28,P = 1.00)and pivot shift test(negative cases:31 vs.27,P =0.225).There was also no difference between the groups in proprioception evaluation measured with angle repetitive test(4.56°vs.4.28°,P=0.522).During second look arthroscopic examination,the grafts synoveal coverage rates were found to be 85% in the RP group and 84.2% in the control group,without significant difference(P＞0.05).Conclusions Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction with the remnant preserving technique using tendon allograft do not improve the postoperative knee-joint function scores,stability,proprioception and synovial coverage of grafts.     

采用四股半腱肌肌腱和缝线钢板重建前十字韧带后的康复训练

目的介绍采用四股半腱肌肌腱和缝线钢板重建前十字韧带后的康复训练方法,总结其近期效果。方法对51例陈旧性前十字韧带损伤的患者采用四股半腱肌肌腱和缝线钢板进行重建,术后进行1年以上系统的康复指导。按照Lysholm膝关节功能评分标准,术前膝关节功能评分为(56.7±7.4)分。康复内容包括支具制动及负重计划、肌力、活动度、本体感受器训练和肌肉牵张训练等方面。通过膝关节稳定性、肌力、活动度、步态分析,以及膝关节功能评分,总结这种训练方法的可行性和效果。结果术后3个月,膝关节的活动度均恢复正常。术后1年,患肢的股四头肌-绳肌峰力矩比值超过正常侧的80%。KT-1000检查结果显示,术后6、12个月,患侧膝关节前向松弛度大于健侧的比例分别为11.76%(6/51)和10.41%(5/48),但松弛度差异均在4mm以内,其余患者患侧膝关节前向松弛度与健侧相同或者小于健侧。术后1年,95.83%的患者都能够恢复正常步态,膝关节功能评分为(97.8±1.2)分。统计学分析显示,术后与术前评分相比差异有显著性意义。结论对于不合并严重内、外侧韧带复合结构损伤的陈旧性前十字韧带损伤,在采用四股半腱肌肌腱和缝线钢板进行重建后,采用该方法进行康复训练是切实可行且有效的。     

关节镜下膝关节前、后交叉韧带重建53例

目的总结关节镜下前、后交叉韧带（ACL、PCL）及膝内外侧复合体重建的经验。方法关节镜下移植中1/3骨-髌腱-骨组织、4股腘绳肌腱及LARS人工韧带重建膝关节ACL、PCL。合并膝内、外侧结构损伤患者在重建的同时进行膝关节侧副韧带和关节囊的修补。术后佩戴可调式膝关节固定带3个月行康复训练。结果53例随访2个月～5年4个月,Lysholm评分由术前平均（20±4.6）分提高到（85±7.3）分。所有患者术前抽屉试验及Lachman试验存在阳性体征,术后1例后抽屉试验阳性,4例Lachman试验弱阳性。所有患者关节功能明显改善。结论在关节镜直视下交叉韧带重建能准确定位ACL、PCL解剖止点,具有损伤小,关节粘连率低,恢复快的优点,能达到坚强固定,早期功能锻炼的目的。     

关节镜下解剖位与过顶位前交叉韧带单束重建的近期疗效对比

目的 比较关节镜下前交叉韧带(anterior cruciate ligament,ACL)解剖位单束(anatomic single-bundle,ASB)与传统过顶位单束(conventional over-the-top single-bundle,CSB)重建的近期临床疗效.方法 回顾分析2010年10月至2012年10月在我院关节外科接受ACL重建手术的病例及随访资料,按手术方式不同分为ASB组(n=31)和CSB组(n=32),移植韧带来源均为自体腘绳肌腱.比较两组患者在术后3～6个月的膝关节功能,评估方法采用膝关节主动活动度、Lachman试验、轴移试验、Lysholm评分及国际膝关节评分委员会(International Knee Documentation Committee,IKDC)评分.结果 术后膝关节主动活动度:CSB组3例术后膝关节伸直受限,平均5°～10°,ASB组无伸直受限,两组屈曲均正常;Lachman试验:ASB组全部阴性,CSB组6例阳性,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05);轴移试验:ASB组阴性率为67.74％,CSB组阴性率为40.63％,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05);Lysholm评分及IKDC评分差异均无统计学意义(均P＞0.05).结论 ACL的ASB重建术后早期能更好地恢复膝关节的前后及旋转稳定性,其临床意义及远期临床效果有待进一步研究.     

关节镜下膝前交叉韧带与后交叉韧带联合重建

[目的]探讨膝关节双交叉韧带损伤的临床特点,评估关节镜下前交叉韧带(ACL)与后交叉韧带(PCL)联合重建的技术和效果。[方法]自2001年9月~2005年2月,13例病人(13膝)经关节镜检查证实ACL和PCL均断裂,其中5膝伴后内侧角(PMC)、内侧副韧带损伤(MCL),4膝伴后外侧角损伤(PLC),2膝伴外侧半月板破裂,1膝伴内侧半月板损伤,3膝伴腘动脉损伤,2膝伴腓总神经损伤。7例病人于损伤后急性期入院,2膝于急性期行腘血管探查修复,4膝行膝后内侧角、内侧副韧带修复。13例病人于伤后4~12周在关节镜下行自体移植物单束ACL和PCL联合重建术,其中4例同期后1/2股二头肌腱重建后PLC,1例同期阔筋膜PMC、MCL重建。[结果]本组术后早期均未发生严重并发症。术后随访10~39个月,平均(21.85±9.28)个月,Lysholm膝关节功能评分为75~95分,平均(86.54±6.89)分。国际膝关节文件编制委员会(IKDC)综合评定由术前显著异常(D级)13例,改进为随访时正常(A级)3例、接近正常(B级)8例、异常(C级)2例。13例病人中,11例恢复至伤前运动水平,2例运动水平较伤前减低。[结论]膝关节双交叉韧带损伤多伴有其它重要结构损伤,需妥善处理合并损伤。关节镜下自体移植物联合单束重建ACL和PCL创伤小、手术操作精细,术后膝关节功能恢复满意。     

Simultaneous reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament and posterior cruciate ligament by using allogeneic patellar tendon under arthroscopy

With fast development of arthroscopic surgery inChina, simple reconstruction of ACL (anteriorcrucial ligament) or PCL has been reported in number. However , the methods concerningsimultaneous reconstruction of ACL and PCL are rarelyreported. Simultaneous …     

关节镜下自体Hamstring腱重建前交叉韧带的应用

目的探讨关节镜下自体Hamstring腱重建前交叉韧带(Anterior Cruciate Ligament, ACL)的临床方法和疗效. 方法 22例ACL损伤,年龄17岁～50岁, 平均30.7岁,进行关节镜下自体Hamstring腱ACL重建术. 结果本组22例术后膝关节均获正常活动范围.术后Lachmen试验19例≤1+,2例2+,1例3+.轴移试验20例阴性或可疑,2例阳性.术后Lysholm评分为(87.7±9.6)分,较术前(54.4±12.1)分显著提高(t=2.33,p<0.05).术后Tegner活动评分为(5.1±1.3)分,较术前(2.8±0.8)分显著提高(t=4.36,p<0.01).19例X线内固定物的位置良好,3例内固定物的位置欠佳.3例胫部伤口早期感染,经伤口处理愈合.22例随访7月～25月,平均15.7月. 结论关节镜下自体Hamstring腱重建ACL是一种治疗急慢性ACL损伤的有前景的术式.     

计算机导航辅助关节镜下重建前交叉韧带

目的通过与传统关节镜下重建前交叉韧带(ACL)手术进行比较,说明基于X线影像的计算机导航系统辅助关节镜下重建ACL的手术方法隧道定位更精确。方法2005年12月-2006年3月共完成40例计算机导航系统辅助关节镜下ACL重建手术。选择2005年6月-2006年3月40例传统关节镜下ACL重建手术作为对照组,在X线片上分别测量胫骨隧道和股骨隧道的位置,对两组患者测量结果进行统计学分析。结果计算机导航系统辅助关节镜下ACL重建手术组测量股骨隧道位置平均值为62．3％±5．6％(52％-73％),传统手术组测量股骨隧道位置平均值为56．6％±7．3％(46％-77％)。胫骨隧道位置测量,导航辅助手术组平均值为45．4％±3．8％(37％-53％),传统手术组平均值为41．1％±6．0％(25％-54％)。两组患者的股骨隧道和胫骨隧道位置分别做统计学分析,差异均有显著性意义(P< 0．05)。导航辅助手术组数据更接近解剖重建ACL位置。计算机导航系统辅助关节镜下ACL重建的平均手术时间较传统手术延长20 min,透视次数为4次。结论基于X线影像的计算机导航系统辅助关节镜下ACL重建手术是安全、可行的,可以使股骨、胫骨隧道位置更精确。     

A follow-up study of arthroscopic combined reconstruction of anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments with allograft patellar tendon

Objective： To evaluate the therapeutic effect of combined reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament （ ACL ） and posterior cruciate ligament （ PCL ） simultaneously by using allograft patellar tendon under arthroscopy. Methods： From May 2003 to November 2005, 10 cases of ruptured ACL and PCL were fixated with compressed screws and reconstructed under arthroscopy with allograft patellar tendon simultaneously. The clinical results were evaluated according to IKDC, Lysholm, and Tegner clinical rating scales. Results. All patients were followed up for 12-30 months （mean： 18 months ）. At the last follow-up, there was no knee extension limitation and knee flexion was between 120° and 135°, with an average of 128.38°. The Lysholm score of the 10 cases was 66. 5 ± 5. 6 before operation and 89.8 ± 3.4 at last follow up. The difference was statistically significant （ P 〈 0.01 ）. The average Tegner activity score decreased from 6.9 ± 1.7 （ range ： 4-9 ） before injury to 5.5 ± 1. 6 （rang： 2-9） at the follow-up （P=0.53）. At the end of follow-up, IKDC score was graded as A in 4 cases （40.0 % ）, B in 5 （50.0 % ）, and C in 1 （10.0%）. Of the 10 patients, 8 returned to the same sports level as before injury and 2 were under the level. Conclusion. Arthroscopic combined reconstruction of ACL and PCL with allograft patellar tendon has the advantages of minimal trauma in surgery and reliable satisfactory outcome.     

急性完全性前交叉韧带损伤的膝关节镜下早期重建治疗

目的　探讨膝关节镜下对急性完全性前交叉韧带 (ACL)断裂的早期重建治疗 ,以尽早恢复膝关节稳定性。　方法　ACL急性断裂早期在关节镜下应用挤压螺钉固定骨 髌腱 (中 1/ 3) 骨复合体自体移植重建ACL ,止点重建或缝合修复治疗内侧副韧带断裂。　结果　 1998年 2月～ 1999年 3月共治疗急性完全性ACL断裂合并内侧副韧带断列患者 10例 ,术后平均随访 10个月 ,近期效果良好。　结论　急性ACL损伤早期可以在关节镜下完成重建 ,手术创伤小 ,治疗及时 ,可同时处理合并损伤 ,能早期恢复膝关节稳定性和运动功能。     

关节镜下前十字韧带重建术术中失误原因的分析与对策

目的 回顾性分析前十字韧带(anterior cnltiale ligament，AcL）重建术中的各种失误并提出解决办法．为临床治疗提供参考．方法 自1995年1月～2002年6月对194例陈旧性ACL损伤患者行关节镜下ACL重建术。固定方法包括88例Kurosaka挤压螺钉固定和106例Aesculap内扣式缝线钢板固定．其中86例使用自体中1/3骨-髌韧带-骨移植．19例应用异体髌韧带移植．89例为自体半腱肌腱与股薄肌腱移植。结果 36例发生术中失误．其中2例不可挽救。术中失误的原因可分为隧道问题，移植物问题、固定问题等。术中最常见的失误是导针位置和方向不佳．与移植物和固定方式选择无关。Aesculap内扣式缝线钢板法固定自体半腱肌腱与股薄肌腱修复ACL时最常遇到的问题是取下的移植物过短或分叉。结论 只有掌握各种ACL重建方法的操作要点并加以灵活运用才能减少和正确处理各种术中失误。     

关节镜下个体化前交叉韧带单束与双束解剖重建的近期疗效比较

目的 探讨关节镜下个体化单束与双束解剖重建前交叉韧带(ACL)的技术,并比较二者的近期疗效.方法回顾性分析2007年3月到2009年9月行ACL个体化单、双束解剖重建且获得随访的117例ACL损伤患者资料,根据不同解剖重建方法分为两组:A组(个体化单束解剖重建)35例,男31例,女4例;平均年龄(28.6±5.1)岁.B组(个体化双束解剖重建)82例,男73例,女9例;平均年龄(27.6±5.4)岁.两组患者术前一般资料比较差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05),具有可比性.采用Lachman试验、轴移试验、KT-2000、国际膝关节评分委员会(IKDC)评分及Lysholm评分比较两组患者的疗效.结果 117例患者术后获11～25个月(平均15个月)随访.末次随访时Lachman试验结果:与健侧比较,A组完全正常者占88.6%(31/35),B组占95.1%(78/82);轴移试验结果:与健侧比较,A组完全正常者占88.6%(31/35),B组占96.3%(79/82);Lysholm评分:A组平均为(93.4±8.2)分,B组平均为(93.7±7.0)分,以上指标两组比较差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05).而KT-2000检测结果:A组平均为(1.4±0.6)mm,B组平均为(1.1±0.5)mm;A组IKDC评分正常者(A级)占71.4%(25/35),B组占93.9%(77/82),两组比较差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05).结论采用个体化解剖位双束重建能更好地恢复患者膝关节的稳定性.双束解剖重建术中ACL股骨与胫骨足迹、髁间窝宽度的判断对手术的设计至关重要,3入路技术、测量尺的应用是个体化ACL双束解剖重建的关键所在.

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Objective To compare clinical outcomes of double-bundle and single-bundle in individualized arthroscopic anatomical reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) . Methods The clinical data of 117 patients were reviewed who had received double-bundle or single-bundle arthroscopic ACL reconstruction from March 2007 through September 2009 in our hospital and had undergone complete follow-up. Of them, 35 cases had single-bundle ACL reconstruction and 82 double-bundle reconstruction. In the single-bundle group(group A), there were 31 men and 4 women, aged 28. 6 ±5. 1 years. In the double-bundle group(group B), there were 73 men and 9 women, aged 27. 6 ±5. 4 years. The 2 groups were comparable in the preoperative demographic data ( P > 0. 05). To evaluate the outcomes, Lachman and Pivot Shift exams , KT-2000, Lysholm and IKDC (International Knee Documentation Committee) scores, were adopted. Results The 117 patients received a mean follow-up of 15 months (from 11 to 25 months). The Lachman test showed 88. 6% (31/35) were normal in group A and 95. 1% (78/82) were normal in group B.The pivot-shift test showed 88. 6%(31/35) were normal in group A and 96. 3% (79/82) were normal in group B. Group A had a mean Lysholm score of 93. 4 ± 8. 2 and group B a mean Lysholm score of 93. 7 ±7. 0. There were no significant differences between the 2 groups in the above indexes ( P > 0. 05). By IKDC score, 71. 4% (25/135) were normal in group A and 93. 9% (77/82) were normal in group B. The KT-2000 test showed a mean of 1. 4 ± 0. 6 mm in group A and a mean of 1. 1 ± 0. 5 mm in group B. These 2 values were significantly different between the 2 groups ( P < 0. 05). Conclusions The individualized arthroscopic double-bundle anatomical reconstruction of ACL can maximally restore the anteroposterior and rotational stability. Arrangement of the ACL insertion site on the femoral and tibial side, three-portal technique and ruler application are keys for individualized anatomical double-bundle ACL reconstruction.     

关节镜下自体腘绳肌肌腱移植重建膝前交叉韧带的临床观察

目的探讨关节镜下自体腘绳肌肌腱移植重建膝前交叉韧带的临床疗效。方法自2006年12月-2010年1月,对215例膝关节前交叉韧带损伤患者采用关节镜下自体腘绳肌肌腱移植重建（包括单束和双束）。比较患者术前、术后Lysholm膝关节评分和膝关节稳定性改变。结果本组215例中210例获得随访,1例患者在术后6周出现膝关节内感染,予行关节镜下清理、抗感染等处理后治愈。术前和术后1个月、术后6个月、术后1年Lysholm膝关节评分分别比较差异均有统计学意义（P〈0.05）。术前215例患者物理检查均表现为膝关节不稳,术后所有患膝不稳定表现消失。结论关节镜下自体腘绳肌肌腱移植重建膝前交叉韧带疗效可靠,依据病人实际情况个性化合理选择单双束重建。     

关节镜下前交叉韧带重建术后翻修的原因分析和治疗对策

目的：总结关节镜下前交叉韧带（ACL）重建术后翻修的原因及处理策略。方法2005年2月至2008年1月广州军区广州总医院收治14例因ACL重建失败而需要进行翻修手术的患者,其中术后再次创伤4例、移植物失效松驰7例、膝关节粘连活动受限2例、术后感染1例。对ACL完全断裂4例、松驰失张力7例患者行一期ACL重建术,其中8例骨隧道位置正常,采用空心钻钻过原有可吸收螺钉,重新建立骨隧道;另3例骨隧道位置错误者重新定位隧道。对2例膝关节粘连患者行粘连松解手术。对1例术后感染患者行关节镜病灶清理、关节腔冲洗引流术及抗生素治疗。结果随访时间29～73个月,平均43.4个月。均未发生再次关节粘连、伤口感染、移植物断裂等并发症。IKDC评分由术前C级4例、D级10例改善为术后A级11例、B级2例、C级1例;术后Lysholm膝关节功能评分为（89±9）分,较术前的（62±10）分明显提高（P＜0.05）。结论关节镜下ACL重建失败原因复杂,翻修难度较大。详细的术前评估和手术方案的设计对于保证翻修手术成功十分重要。     

Salmonella infection after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A case report

BACKGROUNDInfections after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) are rare. No cases of Salmonella infection have been described to our knowledge.CASE SUMMARYWe describe a rare case of Salmonella infection in a 23-year-old patient following an ACLR. The patient presented with subacute septic arthritis, 26 d after a hamstring autograft ACLR. The pathogen, Salmonella enterica typhimurium was isolated by bacteriological sampling of the first arthroscopic lavage. Two arthroscopic lavages were required, with intravenous antibiotic therapy for two weeks with cefotaxime and ciprofloxacin, followed by oral antibiotics with amoxicillin and ciprofloxacin for a total duration of three months. This approach treated the infection but two years after the septic arthritis, faced with ongoing knee instability due to graft damage, a revision ACLR with a bone-tendon-bone graft was performed. At the last follow-up, full range of knee motion had been achieved and sports activities resumed.CONCLUSIONInfection after ACLR is rare and requires an early diagnosis and management in order to treat the infection and prevent arthritis-related joint cartilage destruction and damage to the graft.     

Periarticular heterotopic ossification: A complication of arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using a two-incision technique

Extra-articular heterotopic bone formation was recognized as a postoperative complication of arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions in four knees around the femoral drill hole. Although laxity of the reconstructed anterior cruciate ligament was not observed in these patients, local pain, swelling, and deformity at the site of heterotopic ossification required surgical intervention. The ectopic bone can be successfully excised with restoration of function. The incidence rate of this complication is less than 1%.     

Bilateral simultaneous anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A case series and review of the literature

Bilateral ACL rupture is a relatively uncommon injury with an incidence of 2–4%. Most bilateral ACL rupture occurs at two different times, but few cases of single-staged bilateral ACL ruptures have also been reported. There have been reports of both single-staged, and two-staged reconstruction of bilateral ACL ruptures in the literature but without a clear consensus. We present a series of five bilateral ACL rupture cases managed by single-staged arthroscopic ACL reconstruction, using quadrupled hamstring grafts. All of them were young males, with an average age of 26.8 years (Range: 19–39 years). Three out of five of these cases (60%) had sustained the injury to both the knees simultaneously while playing sports. All the five patients had generalized joint laxity with significant hyperextension of their knees. All the ten knees (in five patients) were clinically stable, at their last follow-ups. None of the knees had any early or late complications. A single-staged bilateral ACL reconstruction is a safe, reproducible, and cost-effective procedure for patients with a bilateral ACL deficient knee, in experienced hands.