Intra-articular mechanical blocks and full extension in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Patients with acute anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture frequently present with a lack of full extension. Current literature is unclear whether arthroscopic debridement is necessary before reconstruction to achieve full extension postoperatively. This study examined the postoperative extension achieved in 153 knees that underwent ACL reconstruction within 12 weeks of index injury. All patients performed preoperative physical therapy to increase range of motion and control pain/swelling, regardless of presenting range of motion without prior aspiration or arthroscopy. Of the 153 knees, 103 had meniscal pathology, of which 73 were peripheral vertical tears; 96 of the 153 knees lacked >/=3 degrees extension preoperatively. Five of 96 knees had an intra-articular mechanical block to extension and all regained full extension after ACL reconstruction. This study documented that a true intra-articular mechanical block is unusual in primary ACL ruptures. Lack of full extension can be adequately dealt with during surgical reconstruction without a detrimental effect on knee extension postoperatively.     

关节镜下同种异体跟腱骨一期重建膝关节前后交叉韧带

目的 评价关节镜下利用同种异体跟腱骨一期重建膝关节前后交叉韧带的疗效.方法 2000年7月至2005年2月收治15例患膝前后交叉韧带断裂但对侧膝关节完好者,在关节镜下先对合并存在的半月板损伤进行修复,然后使用2条同种异体跟腱骨一期重建前后交叉韧带.亚急性期或慢性期(>3周)重建12例,急性期(<3周)重建3例.手术前后采用IKDC和Lysholm评分系统对患膝关节功能进行评估,随访结果与对侧健康膝火节进行比较.结果 所有患者均获得36～40个月(平均38个月)随访.根据IKDC评分,术前所有患膝关节功能都严重异常,术后9例患膝功能改善为止常,5例接近正常,1例异常.Lysholm评分由术前平均(56±5)分改善为术后(90±4)分,差异有统汁学意义(t=15.660,P<0.05.结论同种异体跟腱骨可用于关节镜下重建膝关节前后交叉韧带,疗效满意.     

Arthroscopic evaluation of allograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

In a previous study, we evaluated the findings of arthroscopic second looks at open anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions using autogenous tissue. We were disappointed at the variable quality of the ligaments and the presence of articular cartilage lesions. These findings led us to change our treatment protocol. Since 1983, we have used freeze-dried allografts for arthroscopic intraarticular ACL reconstructions. We have started protected motion in a brace immediately postoperatively and delayed weightbearing for 12-16 weeks. A total of 54 patients with at least a 2-year follow-up were evaluated subjectively (Lysholm scale) and objectively (KT 1000). Some 78% were rated good or excellent, and 87% were satisfied with their surgery. Of these 54 patients, 28 underwent subsequent surgery for hardware removal, manipulation, or removal of adhesions. All 28 had an arthroscopy, and an evaluation of ligamentous tissue and articular cartilage at the time of the second surgery. The graft resembled a normal anterior cruciate ligament in 18 patients. The graft was slightly lax in two of these patients, but their clinical examination revealed normal stability. In six patients, the intercondylar notch was covered by a sheath of dense, fibrous tissue, but the knees were stable. In two cases, there was slight fraying of the lateral aspect of the graft from impingement on the lateral femoral condyle. In two cases the graft failed. The condition of the articular cartilage was documented and compared with the condition of the articular cartilage at the time of cruciate reconstruction. In 19 cases, the articular cartilage had been normal and remained normal at the time of reevaluation.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)     

前交叉韧带重建术后骨隧道扩大的产生及转归的MRI随访结果

目的 观察前交叉韧带重建术后骨隧道扩大的发生及随时间的演变。方法 对58例（58膝）接受自体胭绳肌腱移植、挤压螺钉固定的前交叉韧带重建病例进行了2年随访。于术后1、3、6、12和24个月分别进行患肢MRI检查,测量矢状位股骨隧道和胫骨隧道的宽度并与术后1个月数值进行比较,增宽≥2mm为隧道扩大。记录骨隧道扩大出现的时间及不同时间段隧道宽度的改变。结果9膝（15．5％）出现股骨隧道扩大,12膝（20．7％）出现胫骨隧道扩大。2膝术后3个月内出现扩大,16膝3～6个月出现扩大,3膝6～12个月出现扩大。隧道扩大的病例术后1、3个月隧道宽度比较差异无统计学意义（P〉0．05）,术后6、12、24个月隧道宽度大于1、3个月（P〈0．05）,而6、12和24个月之间隧道宽度比较差异无统计学意义（P〉0．05）。结论 前交叉韧带重建术后骨隧道扩大主要出现于术后3～6个月之间,并在术后12～24个月保持稳定。     

Quadrupled bone-semitendinosus ACL reconstruction: a prospective clinical investigation in 100 patients

Abstract The hypothesis of our study was that a quadrupled bonesemitendinosus tendon graft could combine the advantage of bone-tobone healing with the high cross-sectional area of a quadrupled hamstring graft in ACL reconstruction. ACL reconstruction with a semitendinosus tendon graft was performed on 100 patients with isolated ACL injury from January 1996 to December 1999: femoral fixation was obtained with Endobutton and tibial fixation with Fastlok. Patients were evaluated for standard knee scores and functional strength tests, postoperative pain rating, knee radiographs taken after surgery and at final follow-up, magnetic resonance images at 3 and 6 months, isokinetic flexion-extension and internal-external rotation tests at 3, 6, and 12 months. Computerized laxity analysis was performed at final evaluation. Average surgical time was 85 minutes, including 13 minutes for graft preparation; 90% of the patients were discharged within 24 h. Subjective knee rating was 80%; kneeling test was positive in 7% and Werner score was 44 (range, 30–48). Lachman test was negative in 90% at final evaluation (mean follow-up, 38 months). Sensory changes at the anterior part of the proximal tibia were present in 30% at 3 months and 10% had definite hyposthesia. MRI showed graft incorporation at 3 months. Computerized laxity analysis revealed 90% with less than 3-mm side-to-side differences. Isokinetic testing showed normal hamstring and quadriceps peak torques at 12 months. The functional strength tests were normal by 6 months. Average Noyes score was 87.9, Lysholm score 93, and Tegner activity rating 6.0 (pre-injury, 6.1). IKDC score showed 90 normal or nearly normal knees, 9 abnormal, and one severely abnormal knee. Quadrupled bone-semitendinosus is a viable graft for ACL reconstruction and should be considered, especially in patients with pre-existing extensor mechanism problems.     

Revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using the lateral third of the ipsilateral patellar tendon after failure of a central-third graft: a preliminary report on 10 patients

Long-term outcomes were reported for 10 (77%) of 13 cases of revision anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using the lateral third of the ipsilateral patellar tendon as a graft. All primary ACL reconstructions were ipsilateral central-third bone-patellar tendon-bone graft procedures. Mean age at follow-up was 30.7 years, and mean time from revision ACL surgery to follow-up was 42.9 months. At follow-up, average KT-1000 difference between knees was 2.4 mm. All patients had a negative pivot shift, extension within 5 degrees of the contralateral knee, and flexion within 15 degrees. Mean bilateral comparison ratios for isokinetic strength and hop testing were: extension, 83.5%; flexion, 96%; and single-leg hop 96.9%. No patella fractures or tendon ruptures had occurred. All patients had returned to their previous work level, and 8 of the 10 patients could participate in at least "moderate" sports activities (e.g., skiing and tennis). The results were comparable to published outcome reports for both primary and revision ACL reconstruction. The lateral third of the ipsilateral patellar tendon is a good graft option for revision ACL reconstruction.     

Long-term results of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a comparison with non-operative treatment with a follow-up of 17–20 years

Purpose

The aim of our study was to review the clinical and radiological outcome of patients who had undergone anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in comparison to a group of non-operatively treated patients.

Methods

In a retrospective study we compared ACL reconstruction using a bone-patellar tendon-bone graft with a non-operatively treated group of patients 17–20 years later. Fifty-four patients that met the inclusion criteria, with arthroscopically proven ACL rupture, were treated between 1989 and 1991. Thirty-three patients underwent ACL reconstruction, forming group one. Eighteen non-reconstructed patients continued with rehabilitation and modification of activities (group two). The International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) subjective and objective evaluation forms and the Lysholm and Tegner scale were used to assess the knees at follow-up. Radiographic assessment was performed using the IKDC grading scale.

Results

Follow-up results showed that 83% of reconstructed patients had stable knees and normal or nearly normal IKDC grade. Patients in the non-reconstructed group had unstable knees with 84% having abnormal or severe laxity. The subjective IKDC score was significantly in favour of group one: 83.15 compared to 64.6 in group two. The Lysholm and Tegner score was also significantly better in group one. Conservatively treated patients all had unstable knees and worse scores. The rate of osteoarthritis showed more severe changes in non-reconstructed patients with additional meniscus injury.

Conclusions

We can conclude that 94% of patients who underwent ACL reconstruction had stable knees after 15–20 years and there was a significantly lower percentage of osteoarthritis in comparison to conservatively treated patients.     

局部修复和(或)异体肌腱重建治疗急性膝关节后外侧复合结构损伤

 目的 探讨采用局部修复和（或）异体肌腱重建治疗急性膝关节后外侧复合结构（postero-lateral complex,PLC）损伤的方法及疗效。方法 2006年5月至2008年10月,收治急性P LC损伤患者12例,男9例,女3例;年龄23～47岁,平均31岁;合并后十字韧带损伤9例,合并前、后十字韧带同时损伤3例。首先在关节镜下采用异体肌腱解剖重建前、后十字韧带,然后对于P LC两端附着点撕脱损伤的患者采用铆钉固定、缝线缝合修复治疗;对于P LC实质部断裂的患者采用局部缝合修复和（或）异体肌腱重建的方法治疗。术后根据K T-1000、IKDC及Lysholm功能评定标准评价膝关节功能恢复情况。结果12例患者均获得随访,随访时间12～18个月,平均13.3个月。膝关节活动度由术前118.00°±6.77°提高至术后130.75°±3.05°。KT-1000由术前（14.85±1.83）mm改善至术后（4.18±1.88）mm。根据IKDC综合评定标准,A级7例,B级3例,C级1例,D级1例。Lysholm膝关节功能评分由术前35～44分[平均（38.83±3.16）分]提高至术后79～91分[平均（84.92±3.73）分]。所有患者患膝均无感染及免疫排斥反应。3例患者住院期间B超显示患侧小腿肌间静脉血栓,经低分子肝素钙治疗后好转。2例患者膝关节屈曲较对侧少15°。结论对于急性P LC损伤患者,PLC两端附着点撕脱损伤采用铆钉固定、缝线缝合修复;实质部断裂的患者采用局部缝合修复和（或）异体肌腱重建治疗可取得较好的效果。     

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 …     

Proprioception of the knee before and after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine, first, if there is measurable deficit in proprioception in an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)-deficient knee, either compared to the contralateral knee or external controls; second, if this deficit, if present, improves after ACL reconstruction; and third, if improvement occurs, what the time course of improvement is. Type of Study: Prospective cohort study. Methods: Patients undergoing ACL reconstruction at the University of Chicago, demonstrating a full and painless range of motion and no other knee ligament injury or history of previous knee surgery, were eligible. Twenty-six patients, with an average age of 25 years (range, 16 to 48) were enrolled. Average time from injury to reconstruction was 8 weeks. The patients' contralateral knee served as an internal control, and 26 age-matched and gender-matched healthy volunteers were enrolled as an external control group. ACL reconstructions were performed using a single-incision technique with either bone–patellar tendon–bone or quadrupled hamstring autograft. They were allowed immediate weightbearing as tolerated and participated in a standardized rehabilitation program, with the goal of returning to sport at approximately 6 months. Proprioception testing was carried out using an electrogoniometer, in a seated position. Joint position sense (JPS) and threshold to detection of passive motion (TDPM) were measured preoperatively and at 3 and 6 weeks and 3 and 6 months postoperatively. Results: Mean KT-2000 values 6 months postoperatively were 1.38 mm (±2). Modified Lysholm score improved significantly (P < .01). Calculated r values were 0.65 for JPS and 0.96 for TDPM. No significant differences in postoperative proprioception were found between hamstring and patellar tendon grafts or among patients with meniscus injury, meniscus repair, or chondral injury. Preoperatively, the mean TDPM in both the injured and contralateral knees was significantly higher (worse) than in the external control knees (P = .008; P = .016). Evaluation of changes in proprioception from preoperative to 6 months postoperative showed significant improvement in both injured and contralateral knees (P = .04; P = .01). At 6-month follow-up, there was no significant difference from controls. Conclusions: TDPM was a more reliable method than JPS for testing proprioception before and after ACL reconstruction in this study. Bilateral deficits in knee joint proprioception (TDPM) were documented after unilateral ACL injury. Reconstruction of a mechanical restraint (ACL graft) was believed to have a significantly positive impact on early and progressive improvement in proprioception.     

关节镜下保留残端五重折股薄肌腱重建前交叉韧带的疗效分析

目的 介绍一种单独应用股薄肌腱重建前交叉韧带(ACL)的方法,并评估其疗效.方法 2003年4月至2008年5月,前瞻性研究采用保留ACL胫骨侧残留部分单独应用股薄肌腱重建ACL的方法治疗40例ACL损伤患者,其中男22例,女18例;年龄17～43岁,平均30.7岁.急性损伤33例,陈旧性损伤7例.受伤至手术时间平均3.4周(1～12周).术中评价所取股簿肌腱的长度,移植腱的长度及直径.术后评价包括KT-2000的前方不稳定性患健差,膝关节活动度,屈膝肌力的患健差,手术前后的IKDC评分及VAS评分.结果 所取股薄肌腱的长度平均为239 mm;移植腱直径为7.6 mm,长度为41.4 mm.KT-2000的前方不稳定性患健差术前平均为5 mm,术后平均为1 mm,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05).膝关节活动度与健侧最大相差不到5°,差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).术后6个月患膝在60°/s伸膝时扭矩恢复到健侧的89%,术后1年恢复到92%,术后2年恢复剑95%;术后6个月患膝在90°/s屈膝时扭矩恢复到健侧的85%,术后1年恢复到86%,术后2年恢复到89%.术前IKDC评分平均为49.3分,术后2年平均为95.0分;VAS评分术前平均为30.3分,术后2年平均为85.4分,差异均有统计学意义(P＜0.05).结论 单独廊用股薄肌腱重建ACL,屈膝肌力恢复满意.保留残留韧带可促进重建韧带的血运和本体感觉的恢复,加速患者的康复.     

Arthroscopically assisted combined anterior and posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in the multiple ligament injured knee: 2- to 10-year follow-up

Purpose: This study presents the 2- to 10-year results of 35 arthroscopically assisted combined anterior cruciate ligament and posterior cruciate ligament (ACL/PCL) reconstructions evaluated preoperative and postoperatively using Lysholm, Tegner, and Hospital for Special Surgery knee ligament rating scales, KT-1000 arthrometer testing, stress radiography, and physical examination. Type of Study: Case series. Methods: This study population included 26 men and 9 women with 19 acute and 16 chronic knee injuries. Ligament injuries included 19 ACL/PCL/posterolateral instabilities, 9 ACL/PCL/medial cruciate ligament (MCL) instabilities, 6 ACL/PCL/posterolateral/MCL instabilities, and 1 ACL/PCL instability. All knees had grade III preoperative ACL/PCL laxity and were assessed preoperatively and postoperatively with arthrometer testing, 3 different knee ligament rating scales, stress radiography, and physical examination. Arthroscopically assisted combined ACL/PCL reconstructions were performed using the single-incision endoscopic ACL technique and the single femoral tunnel–single bundle transtibial tunnel PCL technique. PCLs were reconstructed with allograft Achilles tendon (in 26 cases), autograft bone–patellar tendon–bone (BPTB) (in 7 cases), and autograft semitendinosus/gracilis (in 2 cases). ACLs were reconstructed with autograft BPTB (16 cases), allograft BPTB (12 cases), Achilles tendon allograft (6 cases), and autograft semitendinosus/gracilis (1 case). MCL injuries were treated with bracing or open reconstruction. Posterolateral instability was treated with biceps femoris tendon transfer, with or without primary repair, and posterolateral capsular shift procedures as indicated. Results: Postoperative physical examination revealed normal posterior drawer/tibial step-off in 16 of 35 (46%) knees. Normal Lackman and pivot-shift test results were found in 33 of 35 (94%) knees. Posterolateral stability was restored to normal in 6 of 25 (24%) knees, and tighter than normal knee results were found in 19 of 25 (76%) knees evaluated with the external rotation thigh foot angle test. In this group, 30° varus stress testing was normal in 22 of 25 (88%) knees, and grade 1 laxity was found in 3 of 25 (12%) knees. 30° valgus stress testing was normal in 7 of 7 (100%) surgically treated MCL tears, and in 7 of 8 (87.5%) brace-treated knees. Postoperative KT-1000 arthrometer testing mean side-to-side difference measurements were 2.7 mm (PCL screen), 2.6 mm (corrected posterior), and 1.0 mm (corrected anterior) measurements, a statistically significant improvement from preoperative status (P = .001). Postoperative stress radiographic side-to-side difference measurements measured at 90° of knee flexion and 32 lb posteriorly directed proximal force were 0 to 3 mm in 11 of 21 (52.3%) knees, 4 to 5 mm in 5 of 21 (23.8%), and 6 to 10 mm in 4 of 21 (19%) knees. Postoperative Lysholm, Tegner, and HSS knee ligament rating scale mean values were 91.2, 5.3, and 86.8, respectively, showing a statistically significant improvement from preoperative status (P = .001). Conclusions: Combined ACL/PCL instabilities can be successfully treated with arthroscopic reconstruction and the appropriate collateral ligament surgery. Statistically significant improvement is noted from the preoperative condition at 2- to 10-year follow-up using objective parameters of knee ligament rating scales, arthrometer testing, stress radiography, and physical examination. Postoperatively, these knees are not normal, but they are functionally stable. Continuing technical improvements will probably improve future results.Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, Vol 18, No 7 (September), 2002: pp 703–714     

Kniegelenklaxizität beim vorderen Kreuzbandersatz

Background

The use of interference screws for femoral graft fixation in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with hamstring grafts can result in rotation of the graft around the screw leading to changes in the final position of the graft within the bone tunnel.

Material and methods

In a prospective study 107 patients (54 right and 53 left knees) underwent ACL reconstruction with a hamstring tendon autograft. Femoral fixation of the graft was performed with a standard right-thread screw in all cases. Patients were assessed at 6 months postoperatively with the international knee documentation committee (IKDC) standard evaluation including instrumented laxity measurements and the results were compared between right and left knees.

Results

A significantly higher postoperative anterior laxity was observed in left knees with a negative Lachman test in only 64 % of the cases compared with 87 % in the group of right knees. Accordingly, instrumented laxity measurements of the reconstructed knee compared with the contralateral knee revealed significant differences between left and right knees (left knees 1.8±1.2 mm and right knees 1.0±1.4 mm)

Conclusions

This study demonstrates the importance of femoral graft positioning and its sensitivity to multiple influencing factors. The use of standard right-thread interference screws for femoral graft fixation in the mirrored situation of right and left knees may produce a systematic error in ACL reconstruction. Due to a possible rotation of the graft around the screw, the final position of the transplant may vary thus leading to significant changes in anterior translation of the operated knee.     

Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using fixed suspensory device versus adjustable suspensory device for femoral side graft fixation: What are the outcomes?

IntroductionThe aim of the study was to evaluate the outcomes of Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction using Fixed suspensory device and Adjustable suspensory device for femoral side graft fixation.Material and methodsWe conducted a prospective study of sixty two patients with ACL deficient knees treated with arthroscopic ACL reconstruction. Consecutively patients were operated with fixed loop and adjustable loop suspensory devices for femoral side graft fixation and no randomization was done.ResultsFunctional assessment was performed with VAS score, IKDC score and Lyshom score before and after surgery with ACL reconstruction. The postoperative Lyshom score in fixed loop group and adjustable loop group was 94.23 and 94.32 respectively. The IKDC score in fixed group and adjustable group was 92.03 and 92.16 respectively. VAS in fixed loop group improved from score of 5–3, while in adjustable loop group from score of 4–3. There was significant improvement in stability of knee assessed by Lachman’s test, anterior drawer test, and Pivot shiff’s test and both methods of fixation provide stability to knee. The complications included; restriction of terminal flexion in 12 patients: 6 in each group. There was no implant breakage in both groups.ConclusionArthroscopic ACL reconstruction using fixed loop and adjustable loop suspensory devices are equally effective fixation methods.     

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。     

Arthroscopic meniscus repair with bioabsorbable arrows

Purpose: The clinical results of a single surgeon’s experience with Meniscus Arrows (Bionx, Blue Bell, PA) for meniscal repair are reviewed and reported to determine the safety and efficacy of this device. Type of Study: Consecutive sample. Methods: Over a 3-year period, the senior author has used only Meniscus Arrows for all meniscal repairs. All patients who underwent meniscal repair with at least 12 months of follow-up were evaluated for this study. Thirty patients had a meniscal repair, and 29 were available for follow-up. The average age at surgery was 29 years (range, 15 to 45 years) and there were 24 male and 5 female patients; 25 patients had an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with the meniscal repair, 2 repairs were performed in ACL-deficient knees, and 2 repairs were performed in ACL stable knees. The average follow-up was 24 months (range, 12 to 42 months). Results: The average Lysholm knee scores for ACL reconstruction, ACL-intact, and ACL-deficient knees improved from 47, 6, and 35, respectively, to 91, 96, and 81 postoperatively. Tegner activity scores improved from 2.7, 0, and 1.5, respectively, to 7.4, 6.5, and 4.5 after surgery. There were no surgical complications, no infections, and no neurovascular injuries. Five patients had mild subcutaneous irritation caused by the Arrow tips, but in each case this resolved within 3 to 7 months. There were 2 failures (7%) that required later arthroscopy and partial meniscectomy. One failure was in an ACL-deficient knee, and the other was in an ACL-reconstructed knee. Conclusions: Although the data presented in this report are based on short-term clinical follow-up, the preliminary results of the Meniscal Arrow repair are encouraging.Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, Vol 18, No 3 (March), 2002: pp 246–253     

基于MRI二维影像下股骨髁间窝的三维可视化研究

目的通过MRI二维影像对股骨髁间窝进行三维重建及测量,探讨虚拟股骨髁间窝成形术的可行性。方法 2009年9月-12月募集健康志愿者30名,男、女各15名,年龄20～30岁,身高150～185 cm,体重45～74 kg。排除膝关节疾病和手术史。根据性别不同将研究对象分为男性组和女性组,并将同性别的膝关节分为左膝及右膝2个亚组。对30名志愿者行双膝关节MRI扫描,将MRI二维图像导入交互式医学影像控制系统Mimics10.01,并对膝关节进行三维重建,通过三维图像测量获取髁间窝相关解剖学数据:髁间窝宽度(notch width,NW),内、外股骨髁宽度(condylar width,CW),髁间窝指数(notch width index,NWI)。收集2010年1月-3月收治的前交叉韧带(anteriorcruciate ligament,ACL)损伤患者膝关节三维图像,筛选出4例髁间窝狭窄(NWI≤0.2)的患者,在患者膝关节三维图像上虚拟髁间窝成形术,计算截骨厚度,并在ACL重建术中实施,评估移植物与髁间窝的撞击情况。结果男性组与女性组双侧股骨髁间窝三维模型的NW、CW比较差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05),NWI比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。男性组内及女性组内左、右膝股骨髁间窝三维模型的NW、CW、NWI比较差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。在ACL重建术中,根据术前测量结果行髁间窝成形术后患者的NWI达正常值(NWI>0.22),韧带重建后关节镜观察以及术后3个月随访时行基于MRI二维图像的数字化三维重建膝关节模型并测量发现重建韧带与髁间窝无撞击。结论计算机三维重建模型与实体的髁间窝形态有较高相似度,NWI可较好地反映髁间窝狭窄程度;计算机虚拟髁间窝成形术可为ACL重建提供术前参考,以避免术后移植物与髁间窝的撞击。     

A comparison of outcomes at 2 to 6 years after acute and chronic anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions using hamstring tendon grafts

Purpose: To compare short- to intermediate-term outcomes of patients in whom an acute or chronic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction was performed with a hamstring tendon graft. Type of Study: A consecutive case series of patients who had 2-incision, arthroscopically assisted ACL reconstructions with a triple-strand hamstring tendon graft was retrospectively evaluated. Methods: A total of 120 patients were evaluated at a mean of 44 months. The Tegner Activity Scale, individual components of the Cincinnati Knee Rating System, and the modified Lysholm Score were administered to all patients. A total of 93 patients (78%) returned for examination, instrumented ligament laxity testing, radiographs, isokinetic strength testing, and completion of the IKDC Standard Knee Ligament Evaluation Form. Data from patients undergoing reconstructions for acute and chronic ACL deficiencies were compared. The acute group was defined as reconstruction within 6 weeks of injury without recurrent episodes of instability. Results: At surgery, significantly more (P <.05) cartilage abnormalities and partial medial menisectomies were found in the chronic group. At final follow-up, no significant differences (P >.05) were found between the acute and chronic groups for instrumented laxity, muscle strength, knee motion, or sports activity level. The acute group scored significantly higher (P <.05) on the Lysholm scale, Cincinnati Function scale, IKDC subjective assessment, and IKDC rating for pain at follow-up. The final IKDC grade resulted in significantly more (P =.039) normal knees for the acute group; however, 94.1% of acute and 92.9% of chronic knees were graded normal or nearly normal. Conclusions: Hamstring tendons are an excellent graft choice for ACL reconstruction in both acute and chronic injuries. According to the strict IKDC rating system, greater than 90% of all patients can be expected to have a normal or nearly normal knee at short- to intermediate-term follow-up; however, the chronic group will have fewer patients with a rating of normal.Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, Vol 17, No 4 (April), 2001: pp 383–392     

Regeneration process of mechanoreceptors in the reconstructed anterior cruciate ligament

We performed reconstructive surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the rabbit using a free bone-patellar tendon-bone (BTB) graft and evaluated nerve regeneration in the graft. The right ACL of 15 Japanese white rabbits was resected and reconstructed using a BTB graft. The BTB and ACL from the contralateral knee served as controls. The graft and control BTB were collected at 2, 4, and 8 weeks after the operation. We measured the number of mechanoreceptors in the ligaments using a modified gold chloride method. In the control patellar tendon, mechanoreceptors were present in all the samples. At 2 weeks after the operation, mechanoreceptors were not observed in the reconstructed ligaments. They were observed at 4 weeks but in lower numbers than in the control knees. At 8 weeks, the total number of mechanoreceptors did not differ significantly in the reconstructed and control tendons. The appearance of mechanoreceptors in the graft between 2 and 4 weeks postoperatively suggests that regeneration of mechanoreceptors occurred during this time period. At 4 and 8 weeks postoperatively, there was no significant difference in the number of mechanoreceptors between the intra-articular portion of grafted tendon and the contralateral ACL. The further increase between 4 and 8 weeks to control levels suggests that this regeneration may restore mechanoreceptors in BTB grafts to normal levels.     

Anatomic double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Objective: To retrospectively evaluate the early results of anatomic double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and compare with the results of native ACL of the contralateral knee.M...