关节镜下保留残存纤维结合七股自体腘绳肌腱单束重建后交叉韧带

目的研究膝关节镜下保留残存后交叉韧带(PCL)纤维结合7股自体腘绳肌腱单束重建PCL的临床效果。方法对13例PCL损伤,采用胫骨隧道技术结合7股自体腘绳肌腱进行单束重建,术中保留残存PCL纤维,移植物使用悬吊式固定,手术前后采用Lysholm膝关节功能评价表和Tegner下肢运动能力评价表进行评估,并了解患者膝关节的稳定性、活动度。结果所有患者随访12～36个月,术前和术后12个月Lysholm评分分别为(50.20±8.32)分和(87.23±4.20)分(P<0.05),Tegner评分分别为(2.03±0.33)分和(4.11±0.13)分(P<0.05)。术后12个月后抽屉试验阴性7例,Ⅰ度阳性5例,Ⅱ度阳性1例,所有患膝运动能力均较术前有所改善。结论关节镜下采用经胫骨隧道技术保留残存纤维结合7股自体腘绳肌腱单束重建PCL是一种恢复膝关节稳定性和功能的可靠方法。     

Arthroscopic transtibial single-bundle posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using patellar tendon graft compared with hamstring tendon graft

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to compare the outcomes of arthroscopic transtibial single-bundle posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using autologous patellar tendon and hamstring tendon grafts.

Methods

From 1998 to 2007, 59 patients with symptomatic isolated posterior cruciate ligament injury were included in this retrospective study. Twenty-five knees were reconstructed using bone-patellar tendon-bone graft, and 34 knees were reconstructed using hamstring graft. In both groups, surgical techniques were similar, except material of fixation screws. Patients were evaluated pre-operatively and post-operatively at the latest follow-up with several parameters, including symptoms, physical examination, outcome satisfaction, functional scores, radiography and complications.

Results

Average follow-up period was 51.6 months in patellar tendon group and 51.1 months in hamstring tendon group. Significantly more kneeling pain (32 vs. 3 %), squatting pain (24 vs. 3 %), anterior knee pain (36 vs. 3 %), posterior drawer laxity and osteoarthritic change were shown in patellar tendon group than in hamstring tendon group post-operatively. No significant differences were found in other parameters between both groups.

Conclusions

Several shortcomings, including anterior knee pain, squatting pain, kneeling pain and osteoarthritic change, have to be concerned when using patellar tendon autograft. In conclusion, hamstring tendon autograft may be a better choice for transtibial tunnel PCL reconstruction.     

Instrumented Lachman tests for the evaluation of anterior laxity after reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament

Using a KT-1000 arthrometer, in fifty subjects were measured the anterior ligamentous laxity in a knee in which the anterior cruciate ligament had been reconstructed and in the normal, contralateral knee. We also determined the anterior tibial displacement and anterior compliance, using the Lachman test. The subjects were divided into groups according to the type of autogenous intra-articular substitute (either the central one-third of the patellar tendon or the semitendinosus tendon) that had been used for the anterior cruciate ligament and according to the duration of follow-up (range, twenty-four to 101 months). Lachman tests were performed, applying sixty-eight and ninety newtons of force, and indices for anterior compliance were calculated. Although significantly more anterior laxity was demonstrated with both sixty-eight and ninety newtons of force in the reconstructed knees than in the contralateral, normal knees (p less than 0.001), thirteen subjects, of whom eight lacked full extension of the reconstructed knee, had more anterior laxity in the normal knee. Analyses of variance showed no significant differences in the results of the Lachman tests as related to either the type of reconstruction or the length of postoperative follow-up. The results suggested that the two types of ligamentous substitute that were used in this study were equally efficient in limiting anterior tibial displacement, as demonstrated by the Lachman test. The study also demonstrated that the substitutes did not elongate significantly during the period of the study.     

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with hamstring tendons

Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament using hamstring tendons can be successfully accomplished.Semitendinosus and gracilis tendon autografts offer advantages over other commonly used autografts in that they are strong, have stiffness characteristics similar to a normal anterior cruciate ligament, have a large surface area for revascularization, and are adaptable to precise intraarticular positioning. The use of hamstring tendon autografts for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction avoids the potential surgical morbidity associated with the harvest of autogenous patellar tendon grafts. As with all anterior cruciate ligament reconstructive procedures, attention to detail is essential for a predictable successful outcome, Attention must be paid to graft preparation, tunnel placement, graft fixation and tensioning, and postoperative rehabilitation. When proper attention to detail is performed, restoration of normal anterior laxity with a full range of knee motion can be expected. This technique is particularly applicable in those cases where avoidance of the extensor mechanism is desirable.     

Does anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction restore normal knee kinematics?: A prospective MRI analysis over two years

This prospective study used magnetic resonance imaging to record sagittal plane tibiofemoral kinematics before and after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using autologous hamstring graft. Twenty patients with anterior cruciate ligament injuries, performed a closed-chain leg-press while relaxed and against a 150 N load. The tibiofemoral contact patterns between 0 degrees to 90 degrees of knee flexion were recorded by magnetic resonance scans. All measurements were performed pre-operatively and repeated at 12 weeks and two years. Following reconstruction there was a mean passive anterior laxity of 2.1 mm (sd 2.3), as measured using a KT 1000 arthrometer, and the mean Cincinnati score was 90 (sd 11) of 100. Pre-operatively, the medial and lateral contact patterns of the injured knees were located posteriorly on the tibial plateau compared with the healthy contralateral knees (p=0.014), but were no longer different at 12 weeks (p=0.117) or two years postoperatively (p=0.909). However, both reconstructed and healthy contralateral knees showed altered kinematics over time. At two years, the contact pattern showed less posterior translation of the lateral femoral condyle during flexion (p<0.01).     

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction affects proprioception in the cat's knee.

To study the cat's knee after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, we compared its neural and muscular activity with that in the normal and the unstable knee. We recorded the electric activity in the articular nerves (posterior -PAN and medial -MAN) and periarticular muscles (quadriceps and hamstring) while performing passive flexion, extension, external and internal rotation, and also anterior translation of the tibia at 30 degrees and 90 degrees of flexion. The same series of maneuvers was performed in the same knees after surgical section of the anterior cruciate ligament and then after anterior cruciate reconstruction. The electric activity recorded in the reconstructed knee was compared to that in the same knee before surgery and in the same unstable knee after anterior cruciate section. We observed that the reconstructed knee, compared to the injured knee, showed a decrease in articular nerves and quadriceps activity while it regained stability. This decrease converged to the recordings in the normal knee. However, differences in MAN, PAN and hamstring activity were still present in the reconstructed knee. This suggests that, although anterior cruciate reconstruction seems beneficial for restoring articular nerve and periarticular muscle activities to a certain degree, proprioception in the reconstructed knee does not match that in the normal knee.     

Primary reconstruction of injuries of the capsular ligament of the knee joint

Whether operative or conservative treatment is indicated for acute knee ligament injuries depends on the lesions of the cruciate ligaments: complex instability with rupture of one or both cruciate ligaments and injuries to the lateral or medial ligamentous structures should be treated by operation. Surgical treatment of an isolated rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament is recommended only for the young active patient. Surgery is performed by way of a single anterolateral incision with standard medial and if necessary, lateral arthrotomies. Ruptures of the cruciate ligaments are reconstructed with absorbable sutures, which are passed through bone channels. Augmentation with an absorbable allograft is used in most reconstructions of the cruciate ligaments. A knee brace with limited range of motion is used for postoperative rehabilitation. Our long-term results after operative reconstruction of acute instabilities of the knee joint show that ligamentous stability was achieved in most cases, but the functional results were impaired by pain and limited range of motion.     

Revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with doubled semitendinosus and gracilis tendons and lateral extra-articular reconstruction

BACKGROUND: The outcome of revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction has only rarely been reported. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the results of revision anterior cruciate ligament surgery with use of an autogenous doubled semitendinosus and gracilis graft in association with an extra-articular procedure. METHODS: Between 1997 and 2003, thirty patients underwent a repeat reconstruction of a previously reconstructed torn anterior cruciate ligament with use of a doubled semitendinosus and gracilis graft combined with an extra-articular reconstruction. Primary reconstruction had been done with an autogenous patellar tendon graft in twenty-six patients and with a prosthetic ligament in four patients; the average time from the primary reconstruction to the revision was five years. Functional outcomes, graft survival, and radiographic outcomes were evaluated at a mean of five years. A graft was considered to have failed when a revision was done or when the side-to-side difference on KT-1000 arthrometer testing was >5 mm and/or the pivot-shift test grade was greater than a trace. RESULTS: One patient underwent another revision reconstruction because of graft failure at three years postoperatively. The mean International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) subjective knee score for the remaining twenty-nine patients was 84 +/- 12 points, and the mean Lysholm knee score was 90 +/- 10 points. The side-to-side difference as measured with the KT-1000 arthrometer with maximum manual force was <3 mm in twenty patients (of the twenty-eight who returned for follow-up), between 3 and 5 mm in six patients, and >5 mm in two patients. The result of the pivot shift examination was normal in fifteen patients, slightly positive in eleven patients, and positive in two patients. Twenty-five percent of the patients showed no radiographic signs of degenerative joint disease. CONCLUSIONS: Revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with use of an autogenous doubled semitendinosus and gracilis graft combined with an extra-articular procedure provided satisfactory functional outcomes, with a failure rate of 10%.     

关节镜下可吸收螺钉固定腘绳肌重建前交叉韧带疗效评价

目的评价关节镜下可吸收螺钉固定腘绳肌腱重建膝关节前交叉韧带(ACL)的效果。方法27例患者(27膝)经关节镜检查证实均为ACL断裂,采用关节镜下自体腘绳肌重建ACL,生物可吸收螺钉解剖位固定重建韧带。结果所有病例均得到随访,时间6~24个月,均无术中、术后并发症,切口均一期愈合。IKDC综合评定:术前异常10例、严重异常17例,术后正常9例、接近正常16例、异常2例。Lysholm膝关节功能评分:由术前33~60分(平均45.7分)提高至83~96分(平均90.3分),差异有显著性(P<0.05)。结论关节镜下可吸收螺钉固定自体腘绳肌腱重建ACL手术创伤小、固定确实、操作简捷,近期疗效满意。     

Knee dislocations: where are the lesions? A prospective evaluation of surgical findings in 63 cases

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate soft-tissue injury patterns in a large series of patients with knee dislocations to identify frequency and associations that may aid in surgical planning. DESIGN: Prospective clinical study. SETTING: Two institutions, both level I trauma centers. PATIENTS: Sixty patients with 63 dislocatable knees. RESULTS: Cause of injury was motor vehicle injury in 34 patients, sports in 23 patients, and falls in 3 patients; 71% of knees studied had bicruciate injuries. Eight knees had associated major intraarticular fractures. Vascular disruption occurred in 14% of knees. Peroneal nerve palsies occurred in 14% of knees. All injured knees with complete peroneal nerve palsies had anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament, and lateral collateral ligament disruptions. The incidence of vascular injury was the same for patients injured in sports as for those injured in road trauma. Reattachable ligamentous avulsions occurred in 19% for anterior cruciate ligament, 51% for posterior cruciate ligament, 64% for medial collateral ligament, and 84% for lateral collateral ligament injuries. Certain injury patterns also had a high association of tendon and capsule avulsions. Proximal lateral collateral ligament injuries were commonly associated with popliteus tendon avulsions and seldom with distal biceps avulsions. Distal lateral collateral ligament injuries were commonly associated with distal biceps avulsions and seldom with popliteus tendon avulsions. Reattachable meniscal capsular avulsions off the tibia occurred predominantly when the collateral ligament injury was a distal avulsion. CONCLUSIONS: This study showed a wide variety of injury patterns. Knees had to have at least two ligaments injured to be dislocatable but not necessarily both cruciate ligaments. Sports injuries have the same pattern of injury as motor vehicle accidents, suggesting similar forces of injury. The study demonstrates a high incidence of reattachable avulsion injuries to ligaments and soft tissues in dislocatable knees. These may not be as easily dealt with if surgery is delayed beyond 3-4 weeks.     

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction affects proprioception in the cat's knee

To study the cat's knee after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, we compared its neural and muscular activity with that in the normal and the unstable knee. We recorded the electric activity in the articular nerves (posterior -PAN and medial -MAN) and periarticular muscles (quadriceps and hamstring) while performing passive flexion, extension, external and internal rotation, and also anterior translation of the tibia at 30° and 90° of flexion. The same series of maneuvers was performed in the same knees after surgical section of the anterior cruciate ligament and then after anterior cruciate reconstruction. The electric activity recorded in the reconstructed knee was compared to that in the same knee before surgery and in the same unstable knee after anterior cruciate section. We observed that the reconstructed knee, compared to the injured knee, showed a decrease in articular nerves and quadriceps activity while it regained stability. This decrease converged to the recordings in the normal knee. However, differences in MAN, PAN and hamstring activity were still present in the reconstructed knee. This suggests that, although anterior cruciate reconstruction seems beneficial for restoring articular nerve and periarticular muscle activities to a certain degree, proprioception in the reconstructed knee does not match that in the normal knee.     

Simultaneous Reconstruction of Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Medial Patellofemoral Ligament With Ipsilateral Quadriceps Grafts

Rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament is a well-known entity and causes anteroposterior and rotational instability of an injured knee. Rupture of the medial patellofemoral ligament is less frequent, and its insufficiency causes patellar instability. Several techniques have been described for the reconstruction of each ligament. The 2 lesions and following instabilities can coexist, and both ligaments can be reconstructed simultaneously. We report on 2 cases, 1 recreational sportswoman and 1 high-level sportswoman, with coexisting lesions treated surgically by a single-step procedure using ipsilateral graft of the quadriceps tendon for reconstruction of medial patellofemoral ligament and anterior cruciate ligament. The advantage of this procedure is that there is only 1 donor site, and thus lower donor-site morbidity, while the strength of either neoligament is not sacrificed. The technique is described here.     

Primary repair of the cruciate and collateral ligaments after traumatic dislocation of the knee

The management of traumatic dislocation of the knee in 40 patients (41 knees) with a mean age of 26.3 years is described. They were treated by primary repair and reconstruction with autologous grafting of the anterior (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligaments (PCL) and repair injuries to the collateral ligament and soft-tissue. The ACL and PCL were reconstructed using the patellar tendon and the gracilis and semitendinosus tendons, respectively. Early mobilisation using a continuous-passive-movement machine and active exercises was started on the second day after operation. At a mean follow-up of 39 months no patient reported 'giving way' and all except one had good range of movement. Of the 41 knees, 21 were rated as excellent, 15 good, four fair and one poor. Early reconstruction of the cruciate ligaments and primary repair of the collateral ligaments followed by an aggressive rehabilitation programme are recommended for these young, active patients.     

Reconstruction of the chronically insufficient anterior cruciate ligament with the central third of the patellar ligament

The results of reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament with the central third of the patellar ligament as a free, autogenous, non-vascularized graft were retrospectively reviewed at our institution. Eighty reconstructions in seventy-nine patients were evaluated after a minimum of two years. In forty-eight (60 per cent) of the knees, the reconstruction was augmented with an extra-articular lateral sling of iliotibial band. The patients were evaluated with a physical examination, a KT-1000 arthrometer, radiographs, a subjective questionnaire, and a revision of the scale of The Hospital for Special Surgery for rating ligaments. Postoperatively, seventy-six (95 per cent) of the eighty knees no longer gave way, and the pivot-shift test was negative in sixty-seven (84 per cent) of the knees. The average score on the ligament-rating scale was 93 points. All of the patients who had clinical instability at the time of the most recent follow-up had associated ligamentous instability that had not been appreciated or addressed at the time of reconstruction. Arthrometric evaluation revealed that the laxity differed by three millimeters or less from that of the untreated knee in sixty (76 per cent) of the treated knees. In the patient who had bilateral reconstruction, the laxity was the same in both knees. Seventeen patients, who had more than three millimeters of translation, also had additional related ligamentous instability, most commonly posterolateral instability and insufficiency of the medial collateral ligament. We think that major associated ligamentous instability predisposes the reconstruction to failure and should be corrected in conjunction with the reconstruction.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)     

Arthroscopic single-bundle reconstruction of posterior cruciate ligament with quadrupled hamstring tendon

Objective： To evaluate the technique and outcome of arthroscopic sipy, le-bundie reconstruction of posterior crudate ligament （PCL） with quadrupled hamstring tendon. Methods： From April 2001 to October 2004, 49 knees with PCL tears in 49 patients were verified with arthroscope in this department. Of them, 13 were combined with anterior cruciate ligament tears, 14 with disruptions of the posterolateral comer, 6 with ruptures of the posteromedial corner and medial collateral ligament, 9 with lateral meniscus tears, 5 with medial meniscus tears and 2 with popliteal vascular tears. All the damaged PCLs were reconstructed with single-bundie of autogenous quadrupled hamstring tendons under arthroscope. Biodegradable interference screws or blunt titanium interference screws were used for direct anatomic fixation of the reconstructed ligament. Results： After operation, no severe complications occurred at early stage in the 49 patients. All of them were followed up for 10-52 months with an average of 22. 0 months ＋ 10. 7 months. Lysholm score was remarkably improved from 30-60 （ mean： 47.96 ＋ 8. 16） preoperatively to 70-95 （ mean： 89. 08 ＋ 6. 10 ） at the last postoperative follow-up （ P 〈 0.01 ）. Furthermore, there was a significant improvement in International Knee Documentation Committee （IKDC） score from abnormal （ Grade C） in 10 knees and severely abnormal （Grade D ） in 39 preoperatively to normal （ Grade A ） in 20, nearly normal （ Grade B） in 24 and abnormal in 5 at the last follow-up. Of the 49 patients, 40 returned to the same activity level as before and 9 were under the level. Conclusions： Single-bundle reconstruction of PCL with quadrupled hamstring tendons has the advantage of minimal trauma in surgery and satisfactory outcome.     

关节镜下月国绳肌腱及生物界面螺钉重建前交叉韧带

目的探讨关节镜下胭绳肌腱及生物界面螺钉重建前交叉韧带的疗效。方法对2007年8月-2009年5月收治的27例前交叉韧带重建病例,采用胭绳肌腱及生物界面螺钉进行重建。男25例,女2例。年龄18±45岁,平均29．6岁。结果22例患者获随访3～24个月,平均8．7月。术后Lysholm评分为91．1±5．3,与术前65．8±5．9比较,差异有统计学意义（P〈0．01）。术后有1例患者发生隐神经损伤,1例出现膝关节化脓性感染,行移植物取出待二期翻修。除感染1例外,其余患者术后患膝活动均正常,不稳感消失。结论胭绳肌腱是修复前交叉韧带的良好移植物,关节镜下界面螺钉固定疗效满意。应避免隐神经损伤和感染等并发症的发生。     

Revision anterior cruciate surgery with use of bone-patellar tendon-bone autogenous grafts

BACKGROUND: A prospective study was done to determine the functional results, patient satisfaction, and graft failure rate after fifty-seven consecutive revision replacements of the anterior cruciate ligament with use of a bone-patellar tendon-bone autogenous graft. METHODS: Fifty-four patients (fifty-five operations) were followed in this study. Concurrent operative procedures were performed during the revision procedure in thirty-seven knees (67%). These procedures included repair of a meniscal tear in twenty knees (36%) and reconstruction of deficient posterolateral or medial ligament structures in seventeen knees (31%). Nine knees (16%) had a high tibial osteotomy to correct varus malalignment before the revision operation. The results were evaluated with the Cincinnati Knee Rating System. RESULTS: There were significant improvements in the scores for pain (p < 0.0001), activities of daily living (p < 0.01), sports participation (p < 0.001), patient satisfaction (p < 0.0001), and overall rating of the knee (p < 0.0001). Thirty-three (60%) of the replaced ligaments were functional, nine (16%) were partially functional, and thirteen (24%) had failed. CONCLUSIONS: Many knees (93%) had compounding problems, including articular cartilage damage, prior meniscectomy, loss of secondary ligament restraints, varus malalignment, and concomitant ligament replacement or meniscal repair. Therefore, the results were generally less favorable than those following primary operations. The rate of graft failure was three times higher than our previously reported failure rate after primary replacements of the anterior cruciate ligament with a bone-patellar tendon-bone autogenous graft. Even so, symptoms and functional limitations with regard to daily and sports activities were found to have decreased and patient satisfaction improved. We advocate correction of varus malalignment prior to anterior cruciate procedures. Associated posterolateral ligament deficiencies should be surgically corrected during anterior cruciate procedures to prevent excessive loading on the graft from abnormal lateral tibiofemoral joint opening. Meniscal tears, including complex tears that extend into the avascular zone, can be concurrently repaired successfully during the revision.     

Management of the dislocated/multipleligament injured knee

The multiple ligament injured knee is a complex problem in orthopaedic surgery. Most dislocated knees involve tears of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), and at least one collateral ligament complex. Careful assessment of the vascular status of the extremity is essential because of the possibility of arterial and/or venous compromise. These complex injuries require a systematic approach to evaluation and treatment. Physical examination and imaging studies enable the surgeon to make a correct diagnosis and to formulate a treatment plan. Arthroscopically assisted combined ACL/PCL reconstruction is a reproducible procedure. Knee stability is improved postoperatively when evaluated using knee ligament rating scales, arthrometer testing, and stress radiographic analysis. Acute medial cruciate ligament tears, when combined with ACL/PCL tears, may, in certain cases, be treated with bracing. Posterolateral corner injuries combined with ACL/PCL tears are best treated with primary repair as indicated combined with reconstruction using a post of strong autograft (split biceps tendon, biceps tendon, semitendinosus) or allograft (Achilles tendon, bone patellar tendon bone) tissue. Surgical timing depends on the ligaments injured, the vascular status of the extremity, reduction stability, and the overall health of the patient. We prefer the use of allograft tissue for reconstruction in these cases because of the strength of these large grafts and the absence of donor site morbidity.     

Quantitative evaluation of anterior tibial translation during isokinetic motion in knees with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using either patellar or hamstring tendon grafts

We studied 79 patients with unilateral injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The patients were randomly allocated to reconstruction with autologous patellar bone-tendon-bone (BTB) grafts (49 knees) or hamstring tendon (ST) grafts (30 knees). We measured anterior tibial translation (ATT) during isokinetic concentric contraction exercise 18-20 months after surgery using a computerized electrogoniometer. In both groups the highest ATT during exercise was observed at a knee flexion of about 20 degrees and was 13.5+/-3.0 mm in the BTB group and 13.9+/-3.4 mm in the ST group. There was no difference in the ATT between the reconstructed and healthy knees. For a range of knee flexion between 30 and 50 degrees the ATT in the ST group was significantly higher on the reconstructed side than on the healthy side. In the BTB group, the mean ATT in the reconstructed group was similar to that on the healthy side at a knee flexion angle between 0 and 90 degrees .