Bone–patellar tendon–bone autograft versus LARS artificial ligament for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

The optimized graft for use in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is still in controversy. The bone–patellar tendon–bone (BPTB) autograft has been accepted as the gold standard for ACL reconstruction. However, donor site morbidities cannot be avoided after this treatment. The artificial ligament of ligament advanced reinforcement system (LARS) has been recommended for ACL reconstruction. The purpose of this study is to compare the midterm outcome of ACL reconstruction using BPTB autografts or LARS ligaments. Between July 2004 and March 2006, the ACL reconstruction using BPTB autografts in 30 patients and LARS ligaments in 32 patients was performed. All patients were followed up for at least 4 years and evaluated using the Lysholm knee score, Tegner score, International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score, and KT-1000 arthrometer test. There were no significant differences between the two groups with respect to the data of Lysholm scores, Tegner scores, IKDC scores, and KT-1000 arthrometer test at the latest follow-up. Our study demonstrates that the similarly good clinical results are obtained after ACL reconstruction using BPTB autografts or LARS ligaments at midterm follow-up. In addition to BPTB autografts, the LARS ligament may be a satisfactory treatment option for ACL rupture.     

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.     

前交叉韧带重建术中隐神经髌下支损伤不影响膝关节功能

目的探讨自体移植肌腱重建前交叉韧带术中隐神经髌下支损伤对膝关节功能的影响。 方法回顾性分析2014年2月至2016年12月于河北医科大学第三医院手外科应用自体移植肌腱重建前交叉韧带术的病例,根据术后患者是否存在胫前皮肤感觉障碍,分为感觉障碍组和无感觉障碍组。t检验比较术后12个月膝关节Lysholm评分、VAS疼痛评分,卡方检验比较术后并发症发生情况。 结果按照纳入排除标准,共有97例患者纳入本研究,感觉障碍组20例,无感觉障碍组77例。2组研究对象的性别、年龄、BMI、术前膝关节Lysholm评分、术前VAS及术中额外取肌腱等相比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。2组患者术后12个月的Lysholm评分、VAS疼痛评分相比,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。 结论自体移植肌腱重建前交叉韧带术中隐神经髌下支的损伤引起的胫前皮肤感觉障碍,不会对膝关节的功能产生不利影响。     

A comparison of quadruple semitendinosus and patellar tendon grafts in reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament

In a two-centre study, 164 patients with unilateral instability of the anterior cruciate ligament were prospectively randomised to arthroscopic reconstruction with either a patellar tendon graft using interference screw fixation or a quadruple semitendinosus graft using an endobutton fixation technique. The same postoperative rehabilitation protocol was used for all patients and follow-up at a median of 31 months (24 to 59) was carried out by independent observers. Four patients (2%) were lost to follow-up. No significant differences were found between the groups regarding the Stryker laxity test, one-leg hop test, Tegner activity level, Lysholm score, patellofemoral pain score, International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score or visual analogue scale, reflecting patient satisfaction and knee function. Slightly decreased extension, compared with the non-operated side, was found in the patellar tendon group (p < 0.05). Patients with associated meniscal injuries had lower IKDC, visual analogue (p < 0.01) and Lysholm scores (p < 0.05) than those without such injuries. Patients in whom reconstruction had been carried out less than five months after the injury had better final IKDC scores than the more chronic cases (p < 0.05). We conclude that patellar tendon and quadruple semitendinous tendon grafts have similar outcomes in the medium term. Associated meniscal pathology significantly affects the final outcome and early reconstruction seems to be beneficial.     

自体与γ射线照射和非照射异体骨-髌腱-骨重建前十字韧带的比较研究

目的 比较自体与γ射线照射和非照射异体骨-髌腱-骨(bone patellar tendon bone,B-PT-B)重建膝关节前十字韧带(anterior cruciate ligament,ACL)的临床疗效.方法 107例ACL断裂患者随机分为三组:36例采用自体B-PT-B(自体组),36例采用深低温冷冻保存异体B-PT-B(异体组),35例采用γ射线照射深低温冷冻保存异体B-PT-B(γ射线组).由同一术者采用标准关节镜技术完成ACL重建.结果 自体组(36例)平均随访39.5个月、异体组(34例)36.3个月、γ射线组(33例)37.6个月.(1)自体组术中髌骨骨折1例、术后膝前痛2例,异体组出现迟发感染1例.自体组手术时间较异体组、γ射线组长,术后发热天数较异体组、γ射线组短.(2)自体组、异体组轴移试验、Lachman试验或前抽屉试验及KT-2000检测结果 的差异无统计学意义,与γ射线组比较差异均有统计学意义.γ射线组ACL重建失败率(36%)高于自体组(8%)、异体组(9%).三组Daniel单腿水平跳跃试验、IKDC评分及Lysholm-Tegner运动水平评分的差异无统计学意义.结论 深低温冷冻异体与自体B-PT-B重建ACL短期疗效接近.经γ射线照射后异体B-PT-B重建ACL的膝关节前后及旋转稳定性均降低.     

自体与γ射线照射和非照射异体骨-髌腱-骨重建前十字韧带的比较研究

目的 比较自体与γ射线照射和非照射异体骨-髌腱-骨(bone patellar tendon bone,B-PT-B)重建膝关节前十字韧带(anterior cruciate ligament,ACL)的临床疗效.方法 107例ACL断裂患者随机分为三组:36例采用自体B-PT-B(自体组),36例采用深低温冷冻保存异体B-PT-B(异体组),35例采用γ射线照射深低温冷冻保存异体B-PT-B(γ射线组).由同一术者采用标准关节镜技术完成ACL重建.结果 自体组(36例)平均随访39.5个月、异体组(34例)36.3个月、γ射线组(33例)37.6个月.(1)自体组术中髌骨骨折1例、术后膝前痛2例,异体组出现迟发感染1例.自体组手术时间较异体组、γ射线组长,术后发热天数较异体组、γ射线组短.(2)自体组、异体组轴移试验、Lachman试验或前抽屉试验及KT-2000检测结果 的差异无统计学意义,与γ射线组比较差异均有统计学意义.γ射线组ACL重建失败率(36%)高于自体组(8%)、异体组(9%).三组Daniel单腿水平跳跃试验、IKDC评分及Lysholm-Tegner运动水平评分的差异无统计学意义.结论 深低温冷冻异体与自体B-PT-B重建ACL短期疗效接近.经γ射线照射后异体B-PT-B重建ACL的膝关节前后及旋转稳定性均降低.     

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

The bone-patellar tendon-bone has been widely used and considered a good graft source. The quadriceps tendon was introduced as a substitute graft source for bone-patellar tendon-bone. We compared the clinical outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions using central quadriceps tendon-patellar bone and bone-patellar tendon-bone autografts. We selected 72 patients who underwent unilateral anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using bone-patellar tendon-bone between 1994 and 2001 and matched for age and gender with 72 patients who underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using quadriceps tendon-patellar bone. All patients were followed up for more than 2 years. We assessed anterior laxity, knee function using the Lysholm and International Knee Documentation Committee scores, and quadriceps strength, the means of which were similar in the two groups. More patients (28 or 39%) in the bone-patellar tendon-bone group reported anterior knee pain than in the quadriceps tendon-patellar bone group (six patients or 8.3%). Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using the central quadriceps tendon-patellar bone graft showed clinical outcomes comparable to those of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using the patellar tendon graft, with anterior knee pain being less frequent in the former. Our data suggest the quadriceps tendon can be a good alternative graft choice. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III Therapeutic study.     

骨道内移植物更合理分布的单隧道单束前交叉韧带重建的中期疗效观察

背景：骨道内移植物更合理分布的单隧道单束重建前交叉韧带（ACL）已被生物力学研究证实能够很好地恢复膝关节稳定性,短期随访效果明确,但缺乏中远期的临床随访观察研究。 目的：探讨关节镜下同种异体胫前肌腱骨道内移植物更合理分布的单隧道单束重建ACL的中期临床疗效。 方法：本组40例,均为男性,年龄18~35岁,平均（26.3±8.7）岁。均行关节镜下骨道内移植物更合理分布的单隧道单束同种异体胫前肌腱重建,并进行术后随访。采用IKDC评分、Lysholm膝关节功能评分,并进行麦氏征试验、抽屉试验、Lachman试验及轴移试验比较患者术前和术后的膝关节功能恢复情况和评分。 结果：40例全部获得随访,随访时间为24~48个月,平均（36.5±12.5）个月。术前麦氏征阳性8例,抽屉试验阳性27例, Lachman试验及轴移试验40例均阳性。术后上述4项试验均为阴性。术前后IKDC评分与Lysholm膝关节功能评分,均有统计学差异（P＜0.05）。 结论：关节镜下同种异体胫前肌腱骨道内移植物更合理分布的单隧道单束重建ACL的中期疗效满意。     

全内保残技术与标准化重建技术在前交叉韧带重建中的疗效比较

目的:探讨前交叉韧带重建手术中全内保残技术的疗效和临床结果。方法:回顾性分析2018年1月至2019年12月收治的56例行前交叉韧带重建手术的病例。根据手术方式不同分为全内重建组和标准胫骨隧道组,全内重建组21例,男15例,女6例,年龄20~48(35.6±6.7)岁;标准胫骨隧道组35例,男26例,女9例,年龄22~51(33.7±9.6)岁。术前查体Lachman试验阳性,磁共振均提示前交叉韧带断裂。比较两组手术时间、编织后移植肌腱的长度及直径,术后1、2年国际膝关节评分委员会(International Knee Documentation Committee,IKDC)评分、Lysholm评分、Tegner评分和围手术期相关并发症。结果:两组患者均获随访,时间24~30(26.9±3.4)个月。术后切口愈合良好,末次随访时未出现失效或关节感染病例。两组手术时间、韧带直径、韧带长度等一般资料比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。两组术前,术后1、2年IKDC评分、Lysholm评分、Tegner评分比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),但术后1、2年IKDC评分、Lysholm评分、Tegner评分均高于术前(P<0.05)。结论:在前交叉韧带重建手术中,采用保残全内技术和标准化重建技术都能获得相似的术后功能及膝关节稳定性,但是相比于标准化重建方式,保残全内组只取半腱肌,保留股薄肌,更大地保留胫骨侧骨量。     

Influence of the postoperative activity level on tibial bone tunnel enlargement and functional treatment results following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using a patellar tendon autograft

AIM: This study was performed to evaluate the influence of the postoperative activity level on tibial bone tunnel enlargement following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using a mid-third patellar tendon autograft. METHODS: A clinical and radiological assessment was performed on 50 patients (21 male, 29 female, mean age 32 years, range 18 to 57 years) following ACL reconstruction using a patellar tendon autograft. The average follow-up examination was performed 18 (12 to 30) months after the operation. RESULTS: 33 patients (66 %) developed a tibial bone tunnel enlargement > 1 mm. We found a positive correlation (+ 0.59) of the grade of activity and the muscle status (+ 0.56) to the tibial bone tunnel enlargement. Patients with a major tibial bone tunnel enlargement performed at a higher (p < 0.05) postoperative activity grade (5.2 versus 4.1 in the Tegner grading), rated higher in the Lysholm (88 versus 77 points) and IKDC scores (p < 0.05) and reported a better subjective functional outcome (p < 0.05). There was no significant correlation of the results of the knee stability tests and the age of the patients to the grade of tibial bone tunnel enlargement. CONCLUSIONS: In ACL reconstruction using a patellar tendon autograft we recommend early rehabilitation as the concomitant tibial bone tunnel enlargement does not significantly influence the clinical outcome or knee stability.     

关节镜下应用自体胭绳肌腱重建前交叉韧带的临床分析

目的探讨自体股薄肌及半腱肌重建前交叉韧带（ACL）的临床疗效。方法研究应用自体股薄肌、半腱肌移植重建前交叉韧带损伤病例共30例。术后追踪随访进行为期2年的康复训练,术前和术后随访时行患肢X线检查、功能评分。结果本组病例均获得随访,时间平均32个月（24～40个月）,术后Lachman征及旋转移位试验阴性。Lysholm评分由术前平均（54．80±2．10）分增加至术后2年为（91．00±2．30）分,两者之间的差异有统计学意义（t=61．930,P〈0．01）。而Tegner评分则由术前平均（5．00±1．20）分增加至术后2年（6．23±1．40）分,两者之间的差异有统计学意义（t=3．650,P〈0．01）。手术前后x线复查无退行性改变。结论自体胭绳肌腱重建ACL术后2年随访发现患者膝关节前向不稳消失,膝关节功能评分比术前明显增加。用该方法重建ACL能有效恢复膝关节的功能。     

Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament in females

Purpose: To compare the clinical results of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in female patients using quadruple-looped hamstring autograft versus patellar tendon autograft at minimum 2-year follow-up. Type of Study: Case series. Methods: A prospective clinical review was performed to compare the results of ACL reconstruction with hamstring versus patellar tendon autograft in a group of female patients. Exclusion criteria included chronic injuries (greater than 3 months), associated collateral ligament injuries, Workers’ Compensation or litigation cases, and bilateral anterior cruciate ligament injuries. There were 39 female patients in the hamstring group (average follow-up, 40.9 months) and 37 female patients in the patellar tendon group (average follow-up, 52 months). Both types of grafts were fixed with an EndoButton proximally and with sutures tied over a post or button distally. The postoperative rehabilitation regimen was identical for both groups. Objective parameters evaluated included preinjury and postoperative Tegner and Lysholm scores, side-to-side KT-1000 maximum-manual arthrometer differences, and clinical examination including Lachman and pivot-shift tests. Graft failure was defined by any one of the following: a KT-1000 difference of greater than 5 mm, a 2+ Lachman, a 1+ or greater pivot shift, or revision surgery. Results: The failure rate in the hamstring group was 23% versus 8% in the patellar tendon group, which was not statistically significant (P > .1). Comparison of preinjury Tegner activity scores to postoperative scores revealed that patients in the hamstring group did not return to their preinjury level of activity (preinjury 6.54 v postoperative 5.17) as well as patients in the patellar tendon group (preinjury 6.20 v postoperative 6.59). Patients in the hamstring group had a significant increase in pain compared with the patellar tendon group (P = .034). Conclusions: Although not statistically significant, the hamstring group had more failures, more laxity on clinical examination, and more patients with larger KT-1000 arthrometer differences. These results indicate a trend toward increased graft laxity in female patients undergoing reconstruction with hamstring autograft compared with patellar tendon when evaluated by a single surgeon using similar fixation techniques at short- to medium-range follow-up. More studies with larger patient numbers using current fixation techniques are necessary to confirm these findings.     

关节镜下单隧道双束异体胫前肌腱重建前交叉韧带

目的探讨关节镜下单隧道双束异体胫前肌腱解剖重建前交叉韧带（anterior cruciate ligament,ACL）的方法和早期疗效。方法采用关节镜下单隧道前内侧束与后外侧束双束异体胫前肌腱解剖重建ACL31例,屈膝60°拉紧固定。结果31例随访12-20个月,平均16．2个月。术后前抽屉试验、Lachman试验及轴移试验全部阴性。IKDC评分术前（D级22例,C级9例）与术后早期（A级28例,B级3例）相比较,差异有统计学意义（χ2=9,027,P〈0．05）;术前及术后Lysholm膝关节功能评分分别为61．3±7．2和91．6±4．3,差异有统计学意义（t=-11．462,P〈0．05）。结论关节镜下单隧道双束异体胫前肌腱重建ACL能恢复原有的解剖学特点及生物力学特性,操作简单,近期疗效满意。     

Femoral press-fit fixation in ACL reconstruction using bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft: Results at 15 years follow-up

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: If anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is to be performed, decision regarding graft choice and its fixation remains one of the most controversial. Multiple techniques for ACL reconstruction are available. To avoid disadvantages related to fixation devices, a hardware-free, press-fit ACL reconstruction technique was developed.The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical outcome and osteoarthritis progression in long term after ACL reconstruction with central third patellar-tendon autograft fixed to femur by press-fit technique. METHODS: Fifty two patients met inclusion/excusion criteria for this study. The patients were assessed preoperatively and at 15 years after surgery with International Knee Documentation Committee Knee Ligament Evaluation Form, Lysholm knee score, Tegner activity scale and radiographs. RESULTS: Good overall clinical outcomes and self-reported assessments were documented, and remained good at 15 years. The mean Lysholm and Tegner scores improved from 59.7 +/- 18.5 and 4.2 +/- 1.0 preoperatively to 86.4 +/- 5.6 (p = 0.004) and 6.9 +/- 1.4 (p = 0.005) respectively at follow-up. The IKDC subjective score improved from 60.1 +/- 9.2 to 80.2 +/- 8.1 (p = 0.003). According to IKDC objective score, 75% of patients had normal or nearly normal knee joints at follow-up. Grade 0 or 1 results were seen in 85% of patients on laxity testing. Degenerative changes were found in 67% of patients. There was no correlation between arthritic changes and stability of knee and subjective evaluation (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: ACL reconstruction with patellar tendon autograft fixed to femur with press-fit technique allows to achieve good self-reported assessments and clinical ligament evaluation up to 15 years. Advantages of the bone-patellar-tendon-bone (BPTB) press-fit fixation include unlimited bone-to-bone healing, cost effectiveness, avoidance of disadvantages associated with hardware, and ease for revision surgery. BPTB femoral press-fit fixation technique can be safely applied in clinical practice and enables patients to return to preinjury activities including high-risk sports.     

Flipped patellar tendon autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

To determine the efficacy of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) graft that customizes length and facilitates anatomic outlet fixation, a prospective study of the "flipped" patellar tendon autograft ACL reconstruction began in 1995. This technique shortens the tendon portion to match the intra-articular length by rotating 1 bone plug 180 degrees proximally onto the tendon, thus flipping the bone plug over its ligamentous insertion. Bioscrews (poly L-lactic acid; Linvatec, Largo, FL) secured the grafts. All patients undergoing this procedure with a minimum 21 months follow-up were reviewed. Preoperative and postoperative Tegner, Lysholm, and IKDC activity scores, and Lachman and pivot shift tests were obtained. Postoperative KT testing and radiographs were obtained. Fifty patients were followed-up for an average of 28 months (range, 21 to 39 months). Average patient age was 34 years (range, 16 to 52 years). Tegner scores increased from 2.0 preoperatively to 6.0 postoperatively. Lysholm scores increased from 46 preoperatively to 93 at follow-up, with 86% excellent (66%) or good (20%). IKDC activity scores increased from 3.1 preoperatively to 1.7 postoperatively. KT manual-maximum difference at follow-up averaged 0.7 mm, with 74% less than 3-mm, 18% 3- to 5-mm, and 8% greater than 5-mm difference. Postoperative Lachman results were 0 in 45 patients and 1+ in 5 patients. Postoperative pivot shift was absent in all but 1 patient. Full extension was achieved in all cases and flexion averaged 136 degrees with no patient having less than 120 degrees flexion. No lytic bone changes or tunnel widening were seen. The flipped patellar tendon autograft reduces graft length to its intra-articular portion, increasing graft stability, isometry, and stiffness, and avoiding tunnel graft mismatch with clinically excellent results.     

Comparison of anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions using patellar tendon autograft or allograft

Seventy-eight of 113 consecutive patellar tendon anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions (autograft, 47 of 66; allograft, 31 of 47) were evaluated at an average of 34 months. Reconstructions were compared with Lysholm and Tegner knee-rating scales, physical examination findings, instrumented laxity values, single-leg hop distances, and isokinetic strength results. Lysholm scores ≥90 were achieved by 69% of autograft patients versus 67% of allograft patients. Desired Tegner activity scores were achieved by 80% of autograft patients versus 74% of allograft patients. Patellofemoral signs and symptoms were absent in 40% of autograft patients versus 44% of allograft patients. Side-to-side laxity differences ≤3 mm were achieved in 80% of autograft patients versus 70% of allograft patients. Single-leg hop scores ≥90% of the nonoperated leg were obtained in 76% of autograft patients versus 81% of allograft patients. Isokinetic results between groups were also similar. Traumatic ruptures were sustained by four allograft patients at an average of 11 months postoperatively compared with no traumatic ruptures in the autograft group (P = .011). This was the only difference of statistical significance.     

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).     

单隧道异体肌腱重建内侧髌股韧带治疗髌骨不稳——12例临床报告

目的探讨单隧道同种异体肌腱移植重建内侧髌股韧带（MPFL）治疗髌骨不稳的手术技巧及临床疗效。方法回顾性分析2010年6月至2012年1月广州军区广州总医院采用膝关节镜监视下单隧道异体肌腱移植重建MPFL的12例（15膝）髌骨不稳患者的临床资料,评估患者术前和末次随访时Kujala评分、Lysholm评分等指标。结果术后随访时间3～21个月（平均12.3个月）。患者术前和末次随访时Kujala评分为（71.5±5.1）分和（93.2±2.4）分,两者比较,差异有统计学意义（t=-12.659,P=0.004）;Lysholm评分为（70.2±6.0）分和（94.4±1.8）分,两者比较,差异有统计学意义（t=-12.286,P=0.013）。结论膝关节镜监视下单隧道同种异体肌腱移植重建MPFL是一种治疗髌骨不稳的有效方法,对维持髌骨稳定有重要作用,但远期效果需进一步观察。     

Medium-Term Course of Clinical Function and Progression of Osteoarthritis after Primary Reconstruction of Anterior Cruciate Ligament: 5- to 8-Year Results

This retrospective study reveals medium-term postoperative results in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with a bone-tendon-bone autograft of the middle third of the patellar ligament, 5 to 8 years after surgery. A total of 44 patients with a mean age of 34.7 years was followed up for an average of 72.5 months. Objective stability of the knee was evaluated by means of Lachman, pivot shift, anterior drawer and KT-1000 arthrometer measurements. 95.5% of the knees were stable, with a side-to-side difference < 3 mm. The evaluated knee score systems showed excellent results. Mean Lysholm score amounted to 95.5 points, and with the Tegner activity score, 81.8% of the patients regained their pre-injury activity level. Using IKDC grading, 88.6% of the knees were rated normal (A) or nearly normal (B), and asked for a personal assessment of their knee function, 93.2% of the patients rated it A or B, expressing a high grade of satisfaction with the result of surgery. The postoperative course of osteoarthritis showed a deterioration on the IKDC scale in 5 knees (11.4%), 2 with grade C signs of progressive osteoarthritis. A highly significant correlation (p < 0.01) was observed for progression of osteoarthritis and laxity of reconstruction >: 2 mm in the KT-1000 measurement. Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament using a bone-tendon-bone autograft of the patellar ligament leads to good medium-term results with minimal progression of osteoarthritis. Restoration of ligamentous stability of the knee is important in preventing or retarding the progression of osteoarthritis following anterior cruciate ligament injury.