自体中1／3髌韧带重建前十字韧带术后膝关节内并发症的探讨

目的探讨应用自体中1/3髌韧带移植重建前十字韧带术后膝关节内有关的并发症及其发病机制。方法1994年1月～1997年11月 ,对18例前十字韧带断裂的患者采用关节镜或小切口关节切开术 ,完成自体中1/3髌韧带移植重建前十字韧带。术后平均随访2年 ,对所有病例进行临床检查 ,确定膝关节疼痛部位 ,检查膝关节活动度及稳定性 ,并利用膝关节屈曲90°的侧位X线片测量髌韧带长度。结果随访18例患者 ,17例术后膝关节存在触发性或功能性疼痛 ,膝关节疼痛常位于髌股关节、髌骨下极、髌韧带供区及胫骨结节部位。8例患者术后患膝活动度有不同程度受限。6例患者髌韧带发生不同程度的短缩 ,平均短缩2.8mm。4例患者髌股关节间隙变窄。两种术式以上并发症的发生率及严重程度差异无显著性意义。结论应用自体中1/3髌韧带重建前十字韧带不仅应注意疼痛等并发症的发生 ,还应关注髌韧带供区及髌股关节并发症的发生 ,重视其发病的病理基础。髌韧带中1/3缺损可引起髌韧带短缩及髌股关节退变。     

Model predictions of increased knee joint loading in regions of thinner articular cartilage after patellar tendon adhesion

Patellar tendon adhesion is a complication from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction that may affect patellofemoral and tibiofemoral biomechanics. A computational model was used to investigate the changes in knee joint mechanics due to patellar tendon adhesion under normal physiological loading during gait. The calculations showed that patellar tendon adhesion up to the level of the anterior tibial plateau led to patellar infera, increased patellar flexion, and increased anterior tibial translation. These kinematic changes were associated with increased patellar contact force, a distal shift in peak patellar contact pressure, a posterior shift in peak tibial contact pressure, and increased peak tangential contact sliding distance over one gait cycle (i.e., contact slip). Postadhesion, patellar and tibial contact locations corresponded to regions of thinner cartilage. The predicted distal shift in patellar contact was in contrast to other patellar infera studies. Average patellar and tibial cartilage pressure did not change significantly following patellar tendon adhesion; however, peak medial tibial pressure increased. These results suggest that changes in peak tibial cartilage pressure, contact slip, and the migration of contact to regions of thinner cartilage are associated with patellar tendon adhesion and may be responsible for initiating patellofemoral pain and knee joint structural damage observed following ACL reconstruction. © 2011 Orthopaedic Research Society Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 29: 1168–1177, 2011     

Augmentation of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in dogs with prostheses of different stiffnesses

The purpose of this study was to investigate the biological and biomechanical properties of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction augmented with Dacron prostheses of three different stiffnesses. The ACLs of 36 adult mongrel dogs were removed and the ligament was reconstructed. In 18 dogs, one knee was reconstructed with patellar tendon alone, and the contralateral knee with Dacron augmented patellar tendon. In the remaining 18 dogs, reconstruction was with Dacron augmented patellar tendon with Dacron alone being used for the contralateral control knee. Death was 3 months after surgery, and the reconstructions were examined biologically and biomechanically. The mechanical data were compared with immediate postoperative data obtained from 45 reconstructed fresh cadaveric knees. Tensile testing demonstrated that an increase in failure load was found when the implanted patellar tendon graft was compared with the cadaveric reconstruction. The strength of the Dacron augmented reconstruction showed little change while the Dacron alone graft decreased in strength during the period of implantation. No clear difference was found between the performance of augmentation devices of different stiffnesses. Microangiography showed that grafts were totally revascularized in patellar tendon alone, but not well revascularized in Dacron augmented patellar tendon and Dacron alone reconstruction. The presence of the Dacron appeared to have an adverse effect on revascularization.     

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction alters the patellar alignment.

Although there are many articles dealing with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, there are none dealing with the possibility of changes of the patellofemoral alignment after these procedures. Forty-six patients were evaluated preoperatively and 1 year postoperatively, after undergoing intra-articular ACL reconstruction, for changes of the patellofemoral alignment. Patella-tilt and congruence angles were measured on tangential view radiographs that were taken in the supine position. Analysis of covariance was performed and revealed a significant change of the congruence angle 1 year postoperatively. The patella-tilt did not change. One year postoperatively, the patella shifted on average 5 degrees medially after ACL grafting. It can be deduced that anterior knee pain after ACL reconstruction could be caused by distinct changes in the patellofemoral alignment.     

A statistical analysis of the accuracy of sonography of the patellar tendon.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of sonography in measuring the dimensions of the cadaveric patellar tendon to determine whether sonography might have future applications in the preoperative assessment of autograft tissues before anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Eleven lower-extremity human cadaveric limbs, with an average donor age of 75 years (range, 67 to 87 years), underwent patellar sonography with a 7.5-MHz transducer. Patellar tendon thickness, width, and length were measured sonographically. After skin removal, the patellar tendon dimensions were measured manually. Sonographic and manual measurements were compared statistically. Sonographic and manual measurements showed good agreement for thickness. There was poor agreement for width and length. Because of its limited accuracy, sonography cannot be recommended for the measurement of the patellar tendon before ACL reconstruction.     

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: outcome using a patellar tendon bone (PTB) autograft (one bone block technique)

Objective  The aim of this study was to determine the outcome of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using a patellar tendon bone autograft (one bone block technique). Method  We retrospectively evaluated a case series of patients who had received arthroscopic ACL reconstructions using patellar tendon bone autograft. Fifty-four (54) ACL reconstructions were evaluated at a mean of 38 months (range 25–62 months). Clinical assessment was made using a modified Lysholm score, documentation of International Κnee Documentation Committee (lΚDC), the anterior knee pain questionnaire of Shelbourne and Trumper, and by ΚΤ-Rolimeter arthrometric analysis. Radiographic assessments were also performed. Results  Arthrometric analysis showed that 51 knees (94%) were graded Α or Β with a median laxity of 2 mm, postoperatively. The Lysholm score improved postoperatively from 70 to 89. The patellar position in terms of congruence angle did not show any significant change, and the final shortening of the patellar tendon using the Insall–Salvati ratio was 6.07%. Only three patients complained of moderate pain on kneeling, one patient was unable to participate in strenuous works and one patient complained of harvest-site tenderness. Conclusion  It is concluded that the use of patellar tendon autograft with a single tibial-tubercule bone block and a strip of patellar periosteum have the advantages of being available and comparable in terms of graft size and strength and shows satisfactory results with reduced anterior knee pain.     

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction stability with continuous passive motion. The role of isometric graft placement.

A comparison was made of the stability of isometric versus nonisometric anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions when subjected to immediate postoperative continuous passive motion (CPM). Anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions were performed on 13 anatomic specimen knees using bone/patellar tendon/bone grafts. Nine ACL substitutions were considered isometric with maximum graft length changes of less than 1 mm. Four ACL substitutions were nonisometric with graft length changes of 3 mm or greater resulting from tightening in flexion. The specimens were subjected to CPM through 0 degrees-95 degrees knee flexion. Knee stability was remeasured with a knee arthrometer at three and 14 days after beginning CPM. All four nonisometric specimens had failed within three days, with increased anterior laxity of 2-9 mm in both the Lachman (20 degrees) and anterior drawer (90 degrees) positions. All nine isometric reconstructions successfully retained pre-CPM anterior stability within 1 mm after 14 days of CPM. This investigation illustrates the importance of isometric graft placement for ACL reconstruction success. Continuous passive motion does not appear to adversely affect immediate ACL-substitute integrity or fixation if graft placement is isometric (less than 1 mm of graft excursion through 0 degrees-110 degrees of knee motion). Continuous passive motion may cause graft deformation, fixation failure, or both, with resultant loss of knee stability if the graft is not isometrically positioned (greater than 3 mm of graft excursion resulting from tightening in flexion).     

Donor-site morbidity and anterior knee problems after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using autografts

The authors review the current knowledge on donor site–related problems after using different types of autografts for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and make recommendations on minimizing late donor-site problems. Postoperative donor-site morbidity and anterior knee pain following ACL surgery may result in substantial impairment for patients. The selection of graft, surgical technique, and rehabilitation program can affect the severity of pain that patients experience. The loss or disturbance of anterior sensitivity caused by intraoperative injury to the infrapatellar nerve(s) in conjunction with patellar tendon harvest is correlated with donor-site discomfort and an inability to kneel and knee-walk. The patellar tendon at the donor site has significant clinical, radiographic, and histologic abnormalities 2 years after harvest of its central third. Donor-site discomfort correlates poorly with radiographic and histologic findings after the use of patellar tendon autografts. The use of hamstring tendon autografts appears to cause less postoperative donor-site morbidity and anterior knee problems than the use of patellar tendon autografts. There also appears to be a regrowth of the hamstring tendons within 2 years of the harvesting procedure. There is little known about the effect on the donor site of harvesting fascia lata and quadriceps tendon autografts. Efforts should be made to spare the infrapatellar nerve(s) during ACL reconstruction using patellar tendon autografts. Reharvesting the patellar tendon cannot be recommended due to significant clinical, radiographic, and histologic abnormalities 2 years after harvesting its central third. It is important to regain full range of motion and strength after the use of any type of autograft to avoid future anterior knee problems. If randomized controlled trials show that the long-term laxity measurements following ACL reconstruction using hamstring tendon autografts are equal to those of patellar tendon autografts, we recommend the use of hamstring tendon autografts because there are fewer donor-site problems.Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, Vol 17, No 9 (November-December), 2001: pp 971–980     

ACL reconstruction using an abnormally thick autogenous patellar tendon graft.

This prospective study measured the patellar tendon thickness of 543 patients who underwent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with an autogenous bone-patellar tendon-bone graft to document the normal range of patellar tendon thickness and to determine if using thicker than normal patellar tendons as an ACL graft source affected postoperative outcome. The postoperative results of 55 patients who underwent ACL reconstruction with a patellar tendon > or =7 mm thick (thick tendon group) were compared with those of 488 patients who underwent ACL reconstruction with a patellar tendon < or =6 mm thick (normal tendon group). 5 mm (4.5 mm in women and 5.3 mm in men) with a range of 3-11 mm (3-7 mm in women and 3-11 mm in men). There was no statistically significant difference in the postoperative KT-1000 arthrometer mean manual maximum difference (2.0 mm for grafts < or =6 mm thick and 1.9 mm for grafts > or =7 mm thick), postoperative quadriceps muscle strength scores, modified Noyes questionnaire subjective scores (mean of 91 points for grafts < or =6 mm thick and 92 points for grafts > or =7 mm thick), or postoperative stability and pain scores. These results indicate that an abnormally thick patellar tendon should not preclude the use of this involved tendon as a graft source for ACL reconstruction.     

Arthroscopically assisted combined anterior and posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

This article presents the minimum 2-year results (range, 24 to 48 months) of 20 arthroscopically assisted combined anterior cruciate ligament/posterior cruciate ligament (ACL/PCL) reconstructions, evaluated preoperatively and postoperatively using the Tegner, Lysholm, and Hospital for Special Surgery knee ligament rating scales, and the KT 1000 knee ligament arthrometer (Medmetric Corp, San Diego, CA). There were 16 men or boys, 4 women or girls; 9 right, 11 left; 10 acute, and 10 chronic knee injuries. Ligament injuries included 1 ACL/PCL tear, 2 ACL/PCL/medial collateral ligament (MCL)/posterior lateral corner tears, 7 ACL/PCL/MCL tears, and 10 ACL/PCL/posterior lateral corner tears. ACLs were reconstructed using autograft or allograft patellar tendons. PCLs were reconstructed using allograft Achilles tendon, or autograft patellar tendon. MCL tears were successfully treated with bracing. Posterior lateral instability was successfully treated with long head of the biceps femoris tendon tenodesis. Teguer, Lysholm, and Hospital for Special Surgery knee ligament rating scales significantly improved preoperatively to postoperatively (P = .0001). Corrected anterior KT 1000 measurements improved from preoperative to postoperative status (P = .0078).     

应用MRI测量髌骨及髌韧带的参数及其意义

目的 通过MRI测量髌骨和髌韧带的参数,为临床诊断和治疗提供数据.方法 无髌骨损伤,伴随有或无前交叉韧带损伤患者共141例,行膝关节MRI检查.在MRI矢状面图像上测量髌骨长度和厚度以及髌韧带的长度.结果 总样本髌骨的平均长度、厚度及髌韧带长度分别是（41.1±3.6）mm、（21.4±1.7）mm、（41.5±5.2）mm,无韧带损伤组（A组）髌骨平均长度和厚度及髌韧带长度分别是（43.2±3.2）mm、（20.4±1.5）mm、（42.2±5.2）mm;前交叉韧带重建术后功能良好组（B组）患者髌骨平均长度和厚度及髌韧带长度分别是（40.3±2.8）mm、（22.6±1.3）mm、（40.4±4.3）mm;前交叉韧带重建术后恢复不良组（C组）患者髌骨平均长度和厚度及髌韧带长度分别是（42.4±2.7）mm、（20.7±1.4）mm、（45.4±4.1）mm.B、C组患者髌韧带长度差异有统计学意义,重建术后不良患者髌韧带松弛.结论 通过MRI测量髌骨和髌韧带的相关数据,为膝关节疾患的诊断及手术提供参考数据.     

Research on strength of the grafts that are used in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction]

Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) using autogenous tissue is a frequently performed procedure used to restore functional stability in ACL--deficient knees. The purpose of this study was to determine the structural mechanical properties of the ACL and the grafts that are used in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. We tested specimens of human tissue including: ACL, medial third patellar tendon B-PT-B, central third patellar tendon B-PT-B, gracilis tendon, semitendinosus tendon (single-stranded, double-stranded and quadrupled-stranded), distal iliotibial tract and plantaris tendon (single-stranded and double-stranded). Specimens were obtained at autopsy from 32 young male cadavers. Biomechanical tests were performed using the FPZ-100 machine (produced by VEB Rauenstein). The following grafts have shown higher values than ACL: quadrupled semitendinosus--229% of ACL, doubled semitendinosus--130% of ACL, central third patellar tendon B-PT-B--114% of ACL and medial third patellar tendon B-PT-B--107% of ACL. The following grafts have shown lower values than ACL: semitendinosus tendon--72% of ACL, gracilis tendon--49% of ACL, distal iliotibial tract--47% of ACL, doubled plantaris--18% of ACL and single plantaris--10% of ACL.     

Arthroscopic protocol for treatment of knee extension block after patellar ACL reconstruction

This study presents a new protocol for arthroscopic approach based on the treatment of 36 patients with extension block of the knee as a result of intra-articular reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) using the patellar tendon. Arthroscopy not only allowed the identification of the active mechanical extension block of the knee, but also the passive mechanical block that can occur with a functional or loose ligament. This protocol can be useful in the treatment of postoperative extension block of the knee as a complication of ACL reconstruction.     

The clinical relevance of instrumented testing for ACL insufficiency. Experience with the UCLA clinical knee testing apparatus

An instrumented clinical testing device developed at UCLA records a continuous anteroposterior force versus displacement curve of the tibia with respect to the femur at 20 degrees of flexion. Laxity and stiffness are calculated from the response curve. With this device, 95% of normal knees have an anterior laxity less than 7.5 mm and a side-to-side difference less than 2 mm. In contrast, an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) absent knee has a mean anterior laxity of 10 mm and a mean side-to-side difference of 5 mm. In a small group of patients with an intraarticular ACL substitution using the medial or lateral one-third of the patellar tendon, laxity and stiffness of the injured knees were returned to within the normal range and remained constant three years after surgery. In a group of 76 patients treated with ACL substitution using the torn meniscus, 51% of the patients still had an anterior laxity outside the normal range 3.5 years after surgery. In a preliminary study of 19 patients receiving a Gore-Tex synthetic ACL substitution, 55% of the patients still had a side-to-side difference greater than 2 mm two years after the procedure. These studies illustrate the advantages of impartial, objective measurements of knee stability. Laxity and stiffness values can supplement, but never replace, a thorough patient examination and patient history. As sports medicine matures as a scientific discipline, improved instrumented test devices may ultimately provide a standardized means for reporting knee stability parameters.     

ACL reconstruction by patellar tendon

In 50 knees the length of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), the patellar tendon, and the distance between the tibial tuberosity and the femoral origin of the ACL were evaluated by means of three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which permits subsequent reconstruction of any sectional view. The measurements showed that the patellar tendon was always markedly longer than the ACL (mean 14.4 mm), but always shorter than the distance between the tibial tuberosity and the femoral insertion of the ACL (mean 19.2 mm). The mean lengths of the ACL and the patellar tendon were 38.2 mm and 52.6 mm, respectively. The mean distance between the femoral ACL origin and the tibial insertion of the patellar tendon was 71.8 mm. These results demonstrate that a distally based patellar tendon autograft alone (with the patellar bone block but without extension into the periosteum of the patella or the quadriceps tendon) cannot be placed anatomically correctly to the isometric femoral insertion of the ACL. When the patellar tendon is used for ACL reconstruction, it must be implanted as a free autograft. Nevertheless, considerable variations of length must be taken into account.     

Evaluation of the anterior cruciate ligament integrity and degenerative arthritic patterns in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty

We prospectively reviewed 107 consecutive primary total knee arthroplasties performed over a 1-year period. Intraoperatively, the integrity of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), the characteristics of the intercondylar notch, and the patterns of cartilage wear were evaluated. The ACL was found to be deficient in 41 knees (39%) at the time of surgery. The ACL-deficient knee had significantly narrower intercondylar notch widths compared with knees with an intact ACL (average, 9.75 vs 16 mm, P < .01). Furthermore, patients with ACL deficiency were found to have a higher percentage of Outerbridge grade IV changes at the lateral femoral condyle, lateral tibial plateau, and patellar surfaces when compared to the ACL-intact group. An intact ACL appeared to be protective against severe patellar degeneration. In conclusion, intercondylar notch narrowing from the arthritic process can lead to attrition and rupture of the ACL. An ACL deficiency appears to be associated increased wear of the lateral femorotibial and patellofemoral joints.     

Short-term recovery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a prospective comparison of three autografts

Sixty-four patients with three different autografts were prospectively evaluated following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction for motion return, thigh girth, quadriceps activity, assistive device usage, and duration of pain medication usage. The quadriceps tendon group achieved knee extension sooner than the patellar tendon group. The hamstring group used assistive devices for less time than the patellar tendon group. The quadriceps group required less pain medication than either of the groups. There are significant differences in short-term pain medication requirements and restoration of function among patients following ACL reconstruction using different autografts.     

自体腘绳肌肌腱重建前交叉韧带的研究进展

前交叉韧带（ACL）损伤是膝关节的常见损伤。手术重建已成为治疗ACL损伤后膝关节不稳的首选方法。与传统的髌韧带重建方法相比，采用腘绳肌肌腱（HT）重建具有取材部位病损少、膝前疼痛和跪地疼痛发生率低等优点。本文就HT重建ACL的基础和临床研究进行综述。     

关节镜下髌韧带和六股异体腘绳肌腱单束重建前交叉韧带的临床研究

目的 比较关节镜下采用髌韧带和六股异体腘绳肌腱单束重建前交叉韧带的临床效果.方法 回顾性分析2006年10月至2009年12月我科采用关节镜下异体移植物单束重建前交叉韧带(ACL)的108例患者的临床资料,其中六股异体腘绳肌腱58例(腘绳肌腱组),异体髌韧带50例(髌韧带组).术后应用Lachman和pivot-shift试验以及KT-1000评估膝关节稳定性,按照国际膝关节评分委员会(IKDC)、Lysholm膝关节评分评价膝关节功能.结果 术后患者随访时间12～38个月,平均为28.6个月.腘绳肌腱组KT-1000检查示双侧膝关节前向松弛度差异为(1.2±1.2)mm,显著小于髌韧带组(1.8±1.5)mm,差异具有统计学意义(P＜0.05).腘绳肌腱组轴移试验阴性55例(94.8%),阳性3例(5.2%),髌韧带组阴性41例(82.0%),阳性9例(18.0%),差异具有统计学意义(P＜0.05).术后腘绳肌腱组和髌韧带组IKDC评分为(90±5)分和(89±5)分,Lysholm评分为(94±5)分和(93±6)分,两组比较差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).结论 关节镜下单束重建前交叉韧带采用六股异体腘绳肌腱较髌韧带能够明显提高膝关节稳定性.

Abstract：

Objective To compare the outcome of arthroscopic single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament(ACL)reconstruction with six-strand hamstring tendon and patellar tendon allograft.Methods From October 2006 to December 2009,108 patients with arthroscopic single-bundle ACL reconstruction were retrospectively reviewed,with 58 patients with six-strand hamstring tendon(Group H),and 50 patients with patellar tendon allograft(Group P).Patients were available for clinical evaluation with KT-1000 arthrometer measurements,Lachman and pivot-shift test,and knee function with the Internationa]Knee Documentation Committee(IKDC),Lysholm scores.Results All the patients were followed up at an average of 28.6 months(range 12-38 months).The average side-to-side difference was lesser for group H(1.2 ± 1.2)mm than group P(1.8 ±1.5)mm(P＜0.05).On the pivot-shift test,55(94.8%)patients were negative and 3(5.2%)were positive in group H,whereas 41(82.0%)were negative and 9(18.0%)were positive in group P,with significant difference between two groups(P＜0.05).All knee function scores were improved postoperatively,without statistically significant difference between the two groups(P＞0.05).Conclusion Arthroscopic single-bundle ACL reconstruction with six-strand hamstring tendon will achieve better knee stability than patellar tendon allograft.     

关节镜下双束重建内侧髌股韧带联合半髌韧带内移治疗骨骺未闭合青少年复发性髌骨脱位

目的探讨关节镜下自体半腓骨长肌腱双束重建内侧髌股韧带联合半髌韧带内移手术治疗骨骺未闭合青少年复发性髌骨脱位的临床疗效。方法回顾性分析自2016-07—2018-09诊治的20例骨骺未闭合且胫骨结节-股骨滑车沟间距>20 mm的青少年复发性髌骨脱位,在关节镜下采用自体半腓骨长肌腱经大收肌肌腱止点悬吊双束重建内侧髌股韧带联合半髌韧带内移手术治疗。结果 20例均获得随访,随访时间平均21.2(12~36)个月。所有患者术后复查均未再发生髌骨脱位或半脱位,膝关节功能恢复满意。末次随访时髌股适合角为(-1.79±3.26)°,髌骨倾斜角为(11.11±1.08)°,较术前明显减小;末次随访时膝关节功能Lysholm评分为(94.60±2.58)分,髌股关节功能Kujala评分为(91.05±2.33)分,较术前明显提高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论对于骨骺未闭合且胫骨结节-股骨滑车沟间距>20 mm的青少年复发性髌骨脱位患者,关节镜下采用自体半腓骨长肌腱双束重建内侧髌股韧带联合半髌韧带内移手术治疗可获得稳定的髌骨滑动轨迹,髌骨脱位矫正良好。