Arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with quadriceps tendon-patellar bone autograft

BACKGROUND: Surgical reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is indicated in the ACL-deficient knee with symptomatic instability and multiple ligaments injuries. Bone patellar tendon-bone and the hamstring tendon generally have been used. In the present study, we describe an alternative graft, the quadriceps tendon-patellar bone autograft, by using arthroscopic ACL reconstruction. METHODS: From March of 1996 through March of 1997, a quadriceps tendon-patellar bone autograft was used in 12 patients with ACL injuries. RESULTS: After 15 to 24 months of follow-up, the clinical outcome for those patients with this graft have been encouraging. Ten patients could return to the same or a higher level of preinjury sports activity. According to the International Knee Documentation Committee rating system, 10 of the 12 patients had normal or nearly normal ratings. Recovery of quadriceps muscle strength to 80% of the normal knee was achieved in 11 patients in 1 year. CONCLUSION: The advantages of the quadriceps tendon graft include the following: the graft is larger and stronger than the patellar tendon; morbidity of harvest technique and donor site is less than that of patellar tendon graft; there is little quadriceps inhibition after quadriceps harvest; there is quicker return to sports activities with aggressive rehabilitation. A quadriceps tendon-patellar autograft is a reasonable alternative to ACL reconstruction in patients who are not suitable for either a bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft or a hamstring tendon autograft.     

关节镜下四股自体腘绳肌肌腱移植重建前交叉韧带的中期疗效

目的回顾性总结关节镜下4股自体?N绳肌肌腱移植重建前交叉韧带(ACL)的中期临床疗效。方法对2001年5月～2003年6月收治的56例ACL损伤患者进行术后至少2．5年的随访。采用前抽屉试验、Lachman试验、膝关节运动范围、Lvsholm功能评分、Tegner运动评分及手术并发症统计等来评价关节镜下4股自体?N绳肌肌腱移植重建ACL的临床疗效。结果56例患者术后获2．5～4．5年(平均3．8年)随访。前抽屉试验:0级38例,占67．9％,1级12例,占21．4％,2级6例,占10．7％;而术前均在1级以上。Lachman试验:0级41例,占73．2％,1级9例,占16．1％,2级6例,占10．7％;而术前均在1级以上。膝关节运动范围缺失均在10°以内,其中过屈受限3例,过伸受限4例。Lysholm评分优37例,良15例,可3例,差1例,优良率为92．9％。Tegner运动评分平均为6．7分(3～9分)。无关节感染、?N窝血管神经损伤、小腿筋膜间隙综合征等严重并发症发生,无关节软骨、半月板等意外损伤发生。隐神经髌下分支损伤导致小腿上段内、外侧皮肤麻木6例,发生率为10．7％,关节功能未受影响。结论关节镜下4股自体?N绳肌肌腱移植重建ACL,可以取得比较满意的中期临床疗效。     

Arthroscopic posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with quadriceps tendon-patellar bone autograft

Surgical reconstruction of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is indicated in the PCL-deficient knee with symptomatic instability and multiple ligamentous injury. However, the choice of graft tissues continues to be controversial. We describe an arthroscopic PCL reconstruction technique using the quadriceps tendon-patellar bone autograft. From March through September 1996, this autograft was used in 12 patients with PCL injuries. After 1-1.5 years' follow-up, the clinical outcome has been encouraging. In addition, the quadriceps tendon-patellar autograft has the advantage of being self-available. Furthermore, the technique is easy to perform and has comparable anatomic and biomechanical qualities to other available techniques. Quadriceps tendon-patellar autograft is a reasonable alternative choice for PCL reconstruction.     

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.     

Endoscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with patella tendon autograft

The patella tendon is the most commonly used graft source for ACL reconstruction because of its biomechanical strength and stiffness, the availability of bone-to-bone healing on either end, and the ability to firmly secure the graft within the tunnels. Consistently good results have been reported in the literature, with expectations to return to all activities at pre-injury levels of performance. We outline our technique for endoscopic ACL reconstruction using a patella tendon autograft. The technique is divided into the critical stages of pre-operative assessment, graft harvest, notch preparation, tunnel placement, graft passage, graft fixation, and rehabilitation. Methods for avoiding pitfalls and overcoming mishaps are described.     

Arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with patellar tendon.

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using a bone-patella tendon-bone free autologous graft was performed with an arthroscopic technique in 73 patients with chronic insufficiency. Sixty-nine (94.5%) were available for personal follow-up 3-5 years after the operation. Six patients (8%) had had postoperative difficulties in regaining a complete range of motion. Symptoms of giving-way were cured in 97% of the cases, and 89% had returned to vigorous activities. Residual anterior laxity (defined as pivot shift 2+, and/or Lachman 2+, and/or KT-1000 > 5 mm at the manual maximum) was found in 13% and was more frequent in patients with an uncorrected varus laxity. Patellofemoral crepitus was present in 17% of the knees and was associated with pain and/or swelling in a further 4%; it correlated with radiographic evidence of patellofemoral incongruence (p = 0.009). Comparison of the results with those of a previous series performed by arthrotomy revealed a decreased incidence of limited range of motion, severe patellar symptoms, and changes in patellar height. Stability was the same.     

关节镜下股四头肌腱双束重建后交叉韧带

目的　介绍一种新的后交叉韧带重建手术方法及早期临床疗效。　方法　对 2 0例后交叉韧带损伤病例采用关节镜下前外束及后内束双束重建术。选择一端带骨块的自体股四头肌腱并制备“Y”形双束移植物 ,股骨侧双隧道 ,胫骨侧单隧道。分别在伸膝及屈膝 90°位拉紧固定双束。同时或分次处理复合韧带损伤。　结果　 2 0例均得到随访 ,随访期 6～ 12个月 ,平均 7 5个月。其中单纯后交叉韧带 8例 ,均为Ⅱ°及Ⅲ°损伤。复合损伤 12例。新鲜伤 5例 ,陈旧伤 15例。主观评分示 :Lyshlom评分优者 5例 ( 2 5 %) ,良 14例 ( 70 %) ,差 1例 ( 5 %) ;IKDC评分A级 1例 ( 5 %) ,B级 16例( 80 %) ,C级 2例 ( 10 %) ,D级 1例 ( 5 %)。客观评分 :KT 10 0 0测定 :胫骨后移由术前平均 11 0mm改善至术后 5 5mm。应力X线片测量示胫骨后移由术前平均 11 5mm改善至术后 5 2mm。失效 1例。结论　后交叉韧带双束重建手术是一种有效、可行的重建方法 ,早期临床效果满意。股四头肌腱是后交叉韧带重建的理想移植物。应充分重视复合韧带损伤 ,特别是后外复合体损伤。     

Anatomic endoscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with patella tendon autograft

Current tibial endoscopic ACL reconstruction techniques provide functional stability, but fall short of the ultimate goal of ACL reconstruction, to restore normal knee kinematics. Vertical graft placement results in restoration of normal anteroposterior stability with a negative Lachman exam, but may not produce a stable knee in rotation, noted by a positive pivot shift. The Clancy anatomic endoscopic ACL reconstruction technique utilizes flexible reamers to achieve anatomic graft placement to more closely reproduce normal knee function. The overall results of arthroscopic anatomic endoscopic ACL reconstruction are essentially the same as we have reported using our previous open and rear-entry, two-incision techniques for anatomic graft placement. The long-term benefits of a more physiologic single incision endoscopic ACL reconstruction are not yet determined; however, short-term results are encouraging.     

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.     

股四头肌与骨-髌腱-骨自体移植对前交叉韧带重建的Meta分析

目的:通过Meta分析比较股四头肌与骨-髌腱-骨自体移植对前交叉韧带重建手术疗效的影响。方法:计算机检索建库至2019年5月PubMed、EMbase、Cochrane图书馆、万方数据库和中国知网发表的比较股四头肌、骨-髌腱-骨自体移植物的病例对照研究文献,根据纳入与排除标准进行文献筛选、质量评价及数据提取,采用Review Manager 5.3统计学软件对患膝与健膝前向移位差值、Lachman试验、轴移试验、Lysholm评分、IKDC (International Knee Documentation Committee)客观等级、膝前疼痛和移植失败率进行Meta分析。结果:共纳入6篇文献,915例患者,其中股四头肌自体移植495例,骨-髌腱-骨自体移植420例。Meta分析结果显示:股四头肌自体移植与骨-髌腱-骨自体移植在胫骨向前移位差值>3 mm[OR=1.53,95%CI(0.68,3.44),P=0.31],3～5 mm[OR=0.64,95%CI(0.31,1.35),P=0.24],>5 mm[OR=1.18,95%CI(0.33,4.22),P=0.80...     

Use of autograft quadriceps tendon for double-bundle posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Many graft choices are available for the reconstruction of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)-deficient knee. These choices range from multiple autograft and allograft sources. Preoperative planning must take into account the viability of knee autografts and the availability of allografts. The nature of the PCL injury must also be taken into account, such as whether only the PCL is deficient or the PCL lesion is part of a complex multiple ligament-injured knee. Our institution has begun to use the central quadriceps tendon bone autograph for multiple types of PCL reconstructions. This paper discusses the surgical techniques used to harvest and secure a double-bundle central quadriceps tendon bone autograph for PCL reconstructions using both open and arthroscopic approaches.     

Arthroscopic reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament using allograft tendon

Treatment of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)-deficient knee using an arthroscopic technique and freeze-dried allograft tendons in 23 patients was studied prospectively. Accurate placement of drill holes and anchoring positions for the allografts was effected through a standard arthroscopic approach combined with a 3 cm incision on the medial tibial flare. Candidates for reconstruction were those who were unable to tolerate brace therapy and who had no degenerative arthritis. The 23 patients were drawn from a group of 60 treated patients because their follow-up had been greater than or equal to 1 year. Their knees were assessed preoperatively and postoperatively with a Lysholm knee rating scale, Lachman test with KT-1000 arthrometric quantitation, pivot shift, Biodex test, and radiographs. Knee rating values improved in all knees, and only one patient had a significant deterioration in the KT-1000 reading. All patients with at least 20 months follow-up have resumed their preinjury activity levels.     

Arthroscopic follow-up of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using allogeneic tendon

We have made a long-term arthroscopic study of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions using cryopreserved allogeneic tendon in 49 knees. Not only the reconstructed ACL itself, but also the entire joints were arthroscopically evaluated from 18 through 59 months postoperatively. Physical examinations at the arthroscopic follow-up revealed that Lachman's sign was negative in 45 and mildly positive in 4 patients and that the pivot-shift sign was negative in 46 and mildly positive in 3 patients. ACL grafts did not show any biodegradation with time but maintained a thick and viable appearance, although 3 of the taut ones showed partial necrosis in the anterolateral part. Fibrillation of the patellofemoral articular surface was commonly found, although no patients complained of anterior knee pain. Degenerative changes were usually found in those patients who had resumed strenuous activity without their menisci being intact. Follow-up arthroscopy was useful for monitoring the overall structures inside the post-operative knees, enabling us to persuade the patients to regulate their activity on the basis of objective evidence.     

Tibial tunnel enlargement following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with patellar tendon autograft

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to prospectively evaluate changes in the tibial bone tunnel following endoscopic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with patellar tendon autograft. We used computed tomography (CT) sequentially to monitor the time course of these changes over a 2-year period and correlated the results to clinical outcome and instrumented laxity measurements. Type of Study: Case series. Methods: Thirty-four patients (11 women, 23 men; mean age, 26.4 ± 4.5 years) who underwent endoscopic patellar tendon ACL reconstruction, were evaluated clinically according to IKDC, Lysholm, and Tegner scores as well as with respect to changes in tibial tunnel morphology over a 2-year period. Subsequent CT scans were performed at 1 and 6 weeks and at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months postoperatively. The tibial bone tunnel was measured in the sagittal and coronal planes at 5 different levels (L1 to L5). Results: The diameters of the tibial tunnel increased an average overall by 30.6% in the sagittal plane and 16.4% in the coronal plane within 2 years. The enlargement was significantly higher (P <.05) in the mid portion of the tunnel (L 2/3: 44.0% and 47.9% in the sagittal and 29.8% and 29.9% in the coronal plane, respectively), which resulted in a uniform cavity-type appearance. The percentage of change in tunnel size was significantly higher (P <.05) within the first 6 weeks following surgery compared with all other time intervals. No correlation between the amount of tunnel enlargement and the clinical results or between tunnel enlargement and KT-1000 measurements could be detected. Conclusions: Endoscopic ACL reconstruction is associated with tibial tunnel enlargement, which is already present within weeks following surgery. However, no negative effects on the clinical results were found over a 24-month period in our study population.Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, Vol 17, No 2 (February), 2001: pp 138–143     

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with patellar autograft tendon

There are many techniques, graft choices, and outcome studies evaluating anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. The current authors specifically look at reconstruction with the patellar tendon from a scientific perspective. Miniopen, endoscopic, and two-incision operative techniques in addition to hamstring versus patellar tendon autograft reconstructions are compared via randomized prospective studies. A review of all studies evaluating arthroscopically-assisted anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with patellar tendon was conducted. The authors found arthroscopically-assisted anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction to have a high short-term stability rate, extremely high patient satisfaction level, and a low postoperative complication rate. When the endoscopic technique was compared with the two-incision technique, there were no major differences. The difference between patellar tendon and hamstring autograft reconstruction can be described best as subtle, except for the consistent finding of an increased activity level in the patellar tendon group. When the principles of anterior cruciate reconstruction are followed, one can expect consistent results with patellar tendon autograft reconstruction.     

Osteoarthritis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using a patellar tendon autograft

We studied 58 knees that underwent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using a patella tendon autograft. The mean age at reconstruction was 30.4 (18–58) years, and the average follow-up was 11.2 (8.6–13.8) years. The presence of osteoarthritis was assessed radiographically using Kellgren and Lawrence’s classification. Osteoarthritis was detected in the medial compartment in 25 cases and in the lateral compartment in 14 cases. Significant independent predictors of osteoarthritis were: accompanying meniscal injury [odds ratio (OR) 9.19), p<0.001], an interval of more than 6 months from injury to reconstruction (OR 4.77, p=0.021), and age more than 25 years at reconstruction (OR 3.37, p=0.034). However, no statistically significant correlation was found between the development of osteoarthritis and clinical outcome or radiological stability.

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Résumé Nous avons étudié 58 genoux qui ont subi reconstruction du ligament croisé antérieur par une autogreffe du tendon rotulien. L’âge moyen à la reconstruction était de 30,4 (18–58) ans, et le suivi moyen était de 11,2 (8.6–13.8) ans. La présence d’arthrose a été controlée radiographiquement en utilisant la classification de Kellgren et Lawrence. L’arthrose a été détectée dans le compartiment médial dans 25 cas, et dans le compartiment latéral dans 14 cas. Les éléments indépendants prédictifs de l’arthrose étaient: la lésion méniscale associée, un intervalle de plus de 6 mois entre le traumatisme et la reconstruction, et l’âge supérieur à 25 ans à la reconstruction. Cependant, aucune corrélation statistiquement significative n’a été trouvée entre le développement de l’arthrose et le résultat clinique ou la stabilité radiologique.

     

关节镜下半腱肌腱和股薄肌腱双隧道重建前十字韧带

目的探讨关节镜下联合应用半腱肌腱和股薄肌腱重建前十字韧带(anteriorcruciateligament,ACL)的方法及疗效。方法回顾自1998年4月～2000年5月在关节镜下联合应用半腱肌腱和股薄肌腱重建ACL的患者12例。于ACL前内侧束和后外侧束的附着部分别钻直径4.5mm的隧道,用半腱肌腱重建前内侧束,股薄肌腱重建后外侧束,保留半腱肌腱和股薄肌腱的附着点,在股骨隧道外口将半腱肌腱和股薄肌腱打结固定,不行内固定。所有患者术前及术后18个月行膝关节屈曲30°、60°、90°前抽屉试验,Lysholm评分方法评定膝关节功能。结果术后随访18～43个月,平均26个月。术前所有患者前抽屉试验均为阳性,术后9例阴性,2例屈膝30°位阳性,1例屈膝30°、60°位阳性。术前Lysholm评分为40～58分,平均50.5分,手术后18个月为62～92分,平均85分,总优良率为91.7%。结论应用半腱肌腱和股薄肌腱联合重建ACL,术后膝关节动态稳定性好,疗效满意。