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Lou J, Ma Q, Zhao X, Wu S, Gao H, Zhang W, Zhao B, Cai X. Comparison of the biomechanical properties of grafts in three anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction techniques based on three-dimensional finite element analysis. J Orthop Surg Res 2024; 19:322. [PMID: 38812053 PMCID: PMC11137914 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-024-04777-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the biomechanical characteristics of grafts from three different anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgeries and to determine which method is better at restoring knee joint stability. METHODS A 31-year-old female volunteer was enrolled in the study. According to the magnetic resonance imaging of her left knee, a three-dimensional model consisting of the distal femur, proximal tibia and fibula, ACL, posterior cruciate ligament, medial collateral ligament and lateral collateral ligament was established. Then, the ACL was removed from the original model to simulate the knee joint after ACL rupture. Based on the knee joint model without the ACL, single-bundle ACL reconstruction, double-bundle ACL reconstruction, and flat-tunnel ACL reconstruction were performed. The cross-sectional diameters of the grafts were equally set as 6 mm in the three groups. The bone tissues had a Young's modulus of 17 GPa and a Poisson's ratio of 0.36. The ligaments and grafts had a Young's modulus of 390 MPa and a Poisson's ratio of 0.4. Six probes were placed in an ACL or a graft to obtain the values of the equivalent stress, maximum principal stress, and maximum shear stress. After pulling the proximal tibia with a forward force of 134 N, the distance that the tibia moved and the stress distribution in the ACL or the graft, reflected by 30 mechanical values, were measured. RESULTS The anterior tibial translation values were similar among the three groups, with the double-bundle ACL reconstruction group performing the best, followed closely by the patellar tendon ACL reconstruction group. In terms of stress distribution, 13 out of 30 mechanical values indicated that the grafts reconstructed by flat bone tunnels had better performance than the grafts in the other groups, while 12 out of 30 showed comparable outcomes, and 5 out of 30 had worse outcomes. CONCLUSION Compared with traditional single-bundle and double-bundle ACL reconstructions, flat-tunnel ACL reconstruction has advantages in terms of stress dispersion. Additionally, flat-tunnel ACL reconstruction falls between traditional double-bundle and single-bundle ACL reconstructions in terms of restoring knee joint stability and is superior to single-bundle ACL reconstruction.
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- Jiawnag Lou
- Hebei North University, 11-South Diamond Road, Gaoxin District, Zhangjiakou City, 075000, China.
- Joint Diseases Center, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, No. 168 Litang Road, Dongxiaokou Town, Changping District, Beijing, 102218, China.
- Beijing MEDERA Medical Group, Beijing, 102200, China.
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- Joint Diseases Center, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, No. 168 Litang Road, Dongxiaokou Town, Changping District, Beijing, 102218, China
- Beijing MEDERA Medical Group, Beijing, 102200, China
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- Joint Diseases Center, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, No. 168 Litang Road, Dongxiaokou Town, Changping District, Beijing, 102218, China
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- Joint Diseases Center, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, No. 168 Litang Road, Dongxiaokou Town, Changping District, Beijing, 102218, China
- Beijing MEDERA Medical Group, Beijing, 102200, China
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- Beijing MEDERA Medical Group, Beijing, 102200, China
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- Joint Diseases Center, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, No. 168 Litang Road, Dongxiaokou Town, Changping District, Beijing, 102218, China
- Beijing MEDERA Medical Group, Beijing, 102200, China
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- Joint Diseases Center, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, No. 168 Litang Road, Dongxiaokou Town, Changping District, Beijing, 102218, China
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- Joint Diseases Center, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, No. 168 Litang Road, Dongxiaokou Town, Changping District, Beijing, 102218, China
- Beijing MEDERA Medical Group, Beijing, 102200, China
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Muro S, Kim J, Nimura A, Tsukada S, Akita K. Morphometric Analysis of the Tibial Attachment Shape of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Its Relationship With the Location of the Anterior Horn of the Lateral Meniscus. Am J Sports Med 2024; 52:682-690. [PMID: 38284162 PMCID: PMC10905983 DOI: 10.1177/03635465231219978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND The success of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction relies on the accurate replication of the native ACL anatomy, including attachment shapes. The tibial attachment of the ACL exhibits significant shape variations with elliptical, C, and triangular shapes, highlighting the need for objective classification methods and additional information to identify individual anatomic variations. HYPOTHESIS The location of the attachment of the anterior horn of the lateral meniscus (AHLM) may determine the shape of the ACL attachment. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS The study used 25 knees from 17 Japanese cadavers for macroscopic anatomic examination and quantitative analysis. The shape of the ACL attachment was quantified using principal component analysis with elliptical Fourier descriptors, whereas the AHLM location was quantified by measuring its mediolateral and anteroposterior positions on the superior surface of the tibia. Reliability was assessed statistically. RESULTS The shape of the tibial attachment of the ACL varied among individuals and was classified as elliptical, C-shaped, or triangular. Scatterplots of the principal components of the ACL attachment shape showed overlapping regions of elliptical, C-shaped, and triangular ACL attachments, indicating that a C-shaped attachment is intermediate between elliptical and triangular attachments. The location of the AHLM attachment also varied, with areas in the anterolateral, anteromedial, or posteromedial region. The ACL shape and AHLM location were related, with elliptical, C-shaped, and triangular ACL attachments corresponding to anterolateral, anteromedial, and posteromedial AHLM attachments, respectively. CONCLUSION The AHLM attachment location influences the shape of the ACL attachment. Information on the location of the AHLM attachment can aid in predicting the shape of the ACL attachment during ACL reconstruction, potentially improving footprint coverage.
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- Satoru Muro
- Department of Clinical Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Functional Joint Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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Chamieh M, Mourad W, Piontek T. Modified Anatomical Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Flat Semitendinosus Graft and C-shaped Tibial Canal. Arthrosc Tech 2024; 13:102835. [PMID: 38312879 PMCID: PMC10838054 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2023.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Every year, approximately 400,000 patients undergo anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery in the United States, accounting for almost 50% of all knee surgeries in the country. Recent studies have demonstrated that the ACL is a ribbon-like structure with a C-shaped tibial insertion and a flat femoral origin. This article introduces a modification of an ACL reconstruction technique. The modification renders the procedure easily reproducible with standard surgical instruments. We will describe a surgical technique modification that goes beyond the standard round bone tunnels and adopts a more anatomical approach using a C-shaped tibial canal and a flat femoral canal using a flat semitendinosus (semi-T) graft. The use of a semi-T graft better reproduces the ribbon-like ACL anatomy. The semi-T graft, a flat femoral canal, and a C-shaped tibial canal provide increased bone-tendon contact surface area and decreased diffusion length, resulting in improved tendon-bone healing. The modification proposed by our team makes the anatomical ribbon-like ACL graft, C-shaped tibial canal, and the flat femoral canal technique feasible in every orthopaedic operating room and mitigates costly specialized instrument.
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- Marc Chamieh
- Department of Spine Disorders and Pediatric Orthopedics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A
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- Department of Spine Disorders and Pediatric Orthopedics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland
- Rehasport Clinic, Poznań, Poland
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D’Ambrosi R, Meena A, Arora ES, Attri M, Schäfer L, Migliorini F. Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament: a historical view. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2023; 11:364. [PMID: 37675316 PMCID: PMC10477645 DOI: 10.21037/atm-23-87] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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Management of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears has continuously evolved since its first description in approximately 170 A.D. by Claudius Galenus of Pergamum and Rome. The initial immobilization using casts was replaced by a variety of surgical and conservative approaches over the past centuries. The first successful case of ACL repair was conducted by Mayo Robson in 1885, suturing cruciate at the femoral site. In the nineteenth century, surgical techniques were focused on restoring knee kinematics and published the first ACL repair. The use of grafts for ACL reconstruction was introduced in 1917 but gained popularity in the late 1900s. The introduction of arthroscopy in the 1980s represented the greatest milestones in the development of ACL surgery, along with the refinements of indications, development of modern strategies, and improvement in rehabilitation methods. Despite the rapid development and multitude of new treatment approaches for ACL injuries in the last 20 years, autografting has remained the treatment of choice. Compared to the initial methods, arthroscopic procedures are mainly performed, and more resistant and safer fixation devices are available. This results in significantly less trauma from the surgery and more satisfactory long-term results. The most commonly used procedures are still patellar tendon or hamstring autograft. Additionally, popular, but less common, is the use of quadriceps tendon (QT) grafts and allografts. In parallel with surgical developments, biological reconstruction focusing on the preservation of ACL remnants through the use of cell culture techniques, partial reconstruction, tissue engineering, and gene therapy has gained popularity. In 2013, Claes reported the discovery of a new ligament [anterolateral ligament (ALL)] in the knee that could completely change the treatment of knee injuries. The intent of these modifications is to significantly improve the primary restriction of rotational laxity of the knee after ACL injury. Kinematic studies have demonstrated that anatomic ACL reconstruction and anterolateral reconstruction are synergistic in controlling pivot displacement. Recently, there has been an increased focus on the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve predictive capability within numerous sectors of medicine, including orthopedic surgery.
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- Riccardo D’Ambrosi
- CASCO Department, IRCCS Orthopedic Institute Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Orthopedic, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthopedic, Central Institute of Orthopedics, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthopedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Eifelklinik St. Brigida, Simmerath, Germany
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Lording TD. Review of Cha et al. (2005) on "Arthroscopic Double Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: An Anatomical Approach". J ISAKOS 2023; 8:140-144. [PMID: 36924827 DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2023.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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This classic discusses the original publication 'Arthroscopic double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL): An anatomical approach', the first detailed description of the surgical technique popularised by Dr Freddie Fu. The technique, in which the anteromedial and posterolateral bundles of the ACL are reconstructed individually using two grafts with independent bone tunnels, was designed to more closely recreate the function of the native ACL by more closely reproducing the functional anatomy. This reconstruction was biomechanically superior to single-bundle reconstruction, particularly with regards to rotational control, leading to great interest from ACL surgeons around the world. Clinical superiority was more difficult to demonstrate; however, and the technical difficulty of the procedure has limited its use. Nevertheless, the pursuit of improved patient outcomes through attention to functional anatomical detail continues. 'Recreating the functional anatomy of the intact ACL remains the cornerstone of ACL reconstruction'.
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- Timothy D Lording
- Melbourne Orthopaedic Group, Windsor, 3181, Australia; Monash University, Melbourne, 3800, Australia.
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Runer A, Keeling L, Wagala N, Nugraha H, Özbek EA, Hughes JD, Musahl V. Current trends in graft choice for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction - part I: anatomy, biomechanics, graft incorporation and fixation. J Exp Orthop 2023; 10:37. [PMID: 37005974 PMCID: PMC10067784 DOI: 10.1186/s40634-023-00600-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2023] Open
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Graft selection in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is critical, as it remains one of the most easily adjustable factors affecting graft rupture and reoperation rates. Commonly used autografts, including hamstring tendon, quadriceps tendon and bone-patellar-tendon-bone, are reported to be biomechanically equivalent or superior compared to the native ACL. Despite this, such grafts are unable to perfectly replicate the complex anatomical and histological characteristics of the native ACL. While there remains inconclusive evidence as to the superiority of one autograft in terms of graft incorporation and maturity, allografts appear to demonstrate slower incorporation and maturity compared to autografts. Graft fixation also affects graft properties and subsequent outcomes, with each technique having unique advantages and disadvantages that should be carefully considered during graft selection.
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- Armin Runer
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
- Department for Sports Orthopaedics, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Udayana, / Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah General Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Department of Orthopaedics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Department of Orthopaedics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Farinelli L, Abermann E, Meena A, Ueblacker P, Hahne J, Fink C. Return to Play and Pattern of Injury After ACL Rupture in a Consecutive Series of Elite UEFA Soccer Players. Orthop J Sports Med 2023; 11:23259671231153629. [PMID: 36896098 PMCID: PMC9989402 DOI: 10.1177/23259671231153629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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Background Anterior cruciate ligament rupture represents a career-threatening injury for professional soccer players. Purpose To analyze the pattern of injury, return to play (RTP), and performance of a consecutive series of elite professional soccer players after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Study Design Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods We evaluated the medical records of 40 consecutive elite soccer players who underwent ACLR by a single surgeon between September 2018 and May 2022. Patient age, height, weight, body mass index, position, injury history, affected side, RTP time, minutes played per season (MPS), and MPS as a percentage of playable minutes before and after ACLR were retrieved from medical records and from publicly available media-based platforms. Results Included were 27 male patients (mean ± SD age at surgery, 23.2 ± 4.3 years; range, 18-34 years). The injury occurred during matches in 24 players (88.9%), with a noncontact mechanism in 22 (91.7%). Meniscal pathology was found in 21 patients (77.8%). Lateral meniscectomy and meniscal repair were performed in 2 (7.4%) and 14 (51.9%) patients, respectively, and medial meniscectomy and meniscal repair were performed in 3 (11.1%) and 13 (48.1%) patients, respectively. A total of 17 players (63.0%) underwent ACLR with bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft and 10 (37.0%) with soft tissue quadriceps tendon. Lateral extra-articular tenodesis was added in 5 patients (18.5%). The overall RTP rate was 92.6% (25 of 27). Two athletes moved to a lower league after surgery. The mean MPS% during the last preinjury season was 56.69% ± 21.71%; this decreased significantly to 29.18% ± 20.6% (P < .001) in the first postoperative season and then increased to 57.76% ± 22.89% and 55.89% ± 25.8% in the second and third postoperative seasons. Two (7.4%) reruptures and 2 (7.4%) failed meniscal repairs were reported. Conclusion ACLR in elite UEFA soccer players was associated with a 92.6% rate of RTP and 7.4% rate of reinjury within 6 months after primary surgery. Moreover, 7.4% of soccer players moved to a lower league during the first season after surgery. Age, graft selection, concomitant treatments, and lateral extra-articular tenodesis were not significantly associated with prolonged RTP.
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- Luca Farinelli
- Clinical Orthopaedics, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Gelenkpunkt-Sports and Joint Surgery, Innsbruck, Austria.,Research Unit for Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention, Private University for Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Gelenkpunkt-Sports and Joint Surgery, Innsbruck, Austria.,Research Unit for Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention, Private University for Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology, Innsbruck, Austria.,Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Football Club FC Bayern München, Munich, Germany
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- Gelenkpunkt-Sports and Joint Surgery, Innsbruck, Austria.,Research Unit for Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention, Private University for Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology, Innsbruck, Austria
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Wang H, Zhang Z, Shi Q, Zeng YM, Cheng CK. Correlation between morphological features of the anterior cruciate ligament: A quantitative study using a porcine model. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1115068. [PMID: 36846264 PMCID: PMC9947772 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1115068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Introduction Knowledge of the morphological features of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is critical for accurate reconstruction of it. This study aimed to explore the quantitative correlations among different morphological features of the ACL, thus to provide useful information for improving anatomical reconstruction techniques and designing artificial ligaments. Methods 19 porcine knees were fixed at full extension using 10% formalin and were dissected to expose the ACL. ACL lengths were measured using a caliper. Mid-substances of the ACL were cut and scanned using X-ray microscopy, and the cross-sectional area (CSA) was measured at the isthmus. Margins of direct and indirect bone insertion sites were distinguished and marked. Measurements were performed on digital photographs to obtain the areas of bone insertions. Statistical analysis using nonlinear regression was used to identify potential correlations among the measurements. Results The results showed that the CSA at the isthmus was significantly correlated with the total area of the bone insertion sites and the area of tibial insertion. The area of the tibial insertion was significantly correlated with the area of its direct insertion site. In contrast, the area of the femoral insertion was significantly correlated with the area of its indirect insertion site. The area of the indirect tibial insertion showed a weak correlation with the length of ACL, whereas the length of the ACL was not able to predict or be predicted by any other parameters. Conclusions The CSA at the ACL isthmus is more representative for assessing the size of the ACL. However, ACL length has little correlation with the CSA of the isthmus or bone insertion sites, and thus should be evaluated independently for ACL reconstruction.
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- Huizhi Wang
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China,School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China,*Correspondence: Cheng-Kung Cheng ✉
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Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Flat Soft-Tissue Grafts. Arthrosc Tech 2023; 12:e261-e271. [PMID: 36879862 PMCID: PMC9984795 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2022.10.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Isolated posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) ruptures are relatively rare, but they more commonly occur in multiligament knee injuries. To date, in isolated or combined injuries with grade III step-off, surgical treatment is recommended to restore joint stability and improve knee function. Several techniques for PCL reconstruction have been described. However, recent evidence has suggested that broad, flat soft-tissue grafts may more closely mimic the native PCL ribbonlike morphology in PCL reconstruction. Furthermore, a femoral rectangular bone tunnel may more accurately re-create the native PCL attachment, allowing grafts to simulate native PCL rotation during knee flexion and potentially improving biomechanics. Therefore, we have developed a PCL reconstruction technique using flat quadriceps or hamstring grafts. This technique can be performed using 2 types of surgical instruments that allow for the creation of a rectangular femoral bone tunnel.
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Shi Q, Wang H, He K, Tao M, Cheng CK. Comparison of the morphology of the anterior cruciate ligament and related bony structures between pigs and humans. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:1045785. [PMID: 36467640 PMCID: PMC9716283 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.1045785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Pigs are widely used for clinical research on the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) because of the similarity of the knee structure to the human knee. But evidence to support the suitability of using porcine samples to guide clinical practices is limited. This study aims to explore the qualitative and quantitative morphological features of the porcine knee and ACL, and to compare these with data on humans reported in literature. METHODS Nineteen porcine knees were used for this study. The bone structures were measured on coronal X-ray images. The length of the ACL was measured using a caliper. The ACL bone insertion sites were marked and measured on a digital photograph. The lengths of the long and short axis of the ACL isthmus were measured on the X-ray microscopy reconstructed images. The outcomes were compared with previously reported data on humans using an abstract independent-samples T test. RESULTS Qualitative observation indicated a similar location, orientation and general morphology of the porcine ACL to human ACLs. The major difference was the location of the ACL tibial insertion with respect to the anterior horn of the lateral meniscus (AHLM). The porcine ACL was split into AM and PL bundles by the AHLM, while the AHLM was adjacent to the anterolateral border of the ACL tibial insertion in human knees. The quantitative comparison showed no significant difference between the human and porcine ACL in terms of the length of the ACL, the width of the femoral condyle and tibial plateau, and the tibial interspinal width. However, the CSA, the lengths of the long and short axis of the ACL isthmus, and the femoral and tibial insertion areas of the porcine ACL were all significantly larger than the reported features in human knees. CONCLUSION The location, orientation and basic morphology of the porcine ACL and knee are similar to humans. However, the two-bundle structure is more distinct in a porcine ACL, and the dimensions of the porcine ACL are generally larger. This study may provide useful information to researchers when assessing the feasibility and limitations of using porcine samples for research on the human ACL and knee.
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Finite Element Analysis and Experimental Validation of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Implications for the Injury Mechanism. Bioengineering (Basel) 2022; 9:bioengineering9100590. [PMID: 36290558 PMCID: PMC9598659 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9100590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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This study aimed to establish a finite element model that vividly reflected the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) geometry and investigated the ACL stress distribution under different loading conditions. The ACL’s three-dimensional finite element model was based on a human cadaveric knee. Simulations of three loading conditions (134 N anterior tibial load, 5 Nm external tibial torque, 5 Nm internal tibial torque) on the knee model were performed. Experiments were performed on a knee specimen using a robotic universal force/moment sensor testing system to validate the model. The simulation results of the established model were in good agreement with the experimental results. Under the anterior tibial load, the highest maximal principal stresses (14.884 MPa) were localized at the femoral insertion of the ACL. Under the external and internal tibial torque, the highest maximal principal stresses (0.815 MPa and 0.933 MPa, respectively) were mainly concentrated in the mid-substance of the ACL and near the tibial insertion site, respectively. Combining the location of maximum stress and the location of common clinical ACL rupture, the most dangerous load during ACL injury may be the anterior tibial load. ACL injuries were more frequently loaded by external tibial than internal tibial torque.
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Menghini D, Kaushal SG, Flannery SW, Ecklund K, Murray MM, Fleming BC, Kiapour AM, Proffen B, Sant N, Portilla G, Sanborn R, Freiberger C, Henderson R, Barnett S, Yen YM, Kramer DE, Micheli LJ. Changes in the Cross-Sectional Profile of Treated Anterior Cruciate Ligament Within 2 Years After Surgery. Orthop J Sports Med 2022; 10:23259671221127326. [PMID: 36263311 PMCID: PMC9575446 DOI: 10.1177/23259671221127326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Background: The cross-sectional area (CSA) of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and
reconstructed graft has direct implications on its strength and knee
function. Little is known regarding how the CSA changes along the ligament
length and how those changes vary between treated and native ligaments over
time. Hypothesis: It was hypothesized that (1) the CSA of reconstructed ACLs and restored ACLs
via bridge-enhanced ACL restoration (BEAR) is heterogeneous along the
length. (2) Differences in CSA between treated and native ACLs decrease over
time. (3) CSA of the surgically treated ACLs is correlated significantly
with body size (ie, height, weight, body mass index) and knee size (ie,
bicondylar and notch width). Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2. Methods: Magnetic resonance imaging scans of treated and contralateral knees of 98
patients (n = 33 ACL reconstruction, 65 BEAR) at 6, 12, and 24 months
post-operation were used to measure the ligament CSA at 1% increments along
the ACL length (tibial insertion, 0%; femoral insertion, 100%). Statistical
parametric mapping was used to evaluate the differences in CSA between 6 and
24 months. Correlations between body and knee size and treated ligament CSA
along its length were also assessed. Results: Hamstring autografts had larger CSAs than native ACLs at all time points
(P < .001), with region of difference decreasing
from proximal 95% of length (6 months) to proximal 77% of length (24
months). Restored ACLs had larger CSAs than native ACLs at 6 and 12 months,
with larger than native CSA only along a small midsubstance region at 24
months (P < .001). Graft CSA was correlated
significantly with weight (6 and 12 months), bicondylar width (all time
points), and notch width (24 months). Restored ACL CSA was significantly
correlated with bicondylar width (6 months) and notch width (6 and 12
months). Conclusion: Surgically treated ACLs remodel continuously within the first 2 years after
surgery, leading to ligaments/grafts with heterogeneous CSAs along the
length, similar to the native ACL. While reconstructed ACLs remained
significantly larger, the restored ACL had a CSA profile comparable with
that of the contralateral native ACL. In addition to size and morphology
differences, there were fundamental differences in factors contributing to
CSA profile between the ACL reconstruction and BEAR procedures. Registration: NCT 02664545 (ClinicalTrials.gov
identifier).
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- Ata M. Kiapour PhD, MMSc, Department of Orthopedic Surgery,
Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston,
MA 02115, USA (
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Taketomi S, Inui H, Yamagami R, Nakazato K, Kawaguchi K, Kono K, Sameshima S, Kage T, Tanaka S. Lateral posterior tibial slope does not affect femoral but does affect tibial tunnel widening following anatomic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using a Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone graft. Asia Pac J Sports Med Arthrosc Rehabil Technol 2022; 30:25-31. [PMID: 36254269 PMCID: PMC9539629 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmart.2022.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 07/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Tunnel widening (TW) after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction has been a research area of interest in ACL reconstruction. In recent years, it has been noted that posterior tibial slope (PTS) affects several types of outcomes after ACL reconstruction including TW. However, the relationships between femoral and tibial TW and between PTS and TW following anatomical ACL reconstruction using a bone–patellar tendon–bone (BTB) graft are often not understood. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to retrospectively clarify the magnitude of femoral and tibial TW and the effect of PTS on TW following anatomical ACL reconstruction using a BTB graft. Methods A total of 111 patients who underwent isolated ACL reconstructions using BTB grafts were included in this study. Femoral and tibial tunnel aperture areas were measured using three-dimensional computed tomography (3D CT) at 1 week and 1 year postoperatively, and femoral and tibial TW (%) was calculated. Lateral and medial PTS was also measured using 3D CT. Results As compared with 1 week postoperatively, the mean tibial tunnel aperture areas increased by 30.6% ± 28.5%, and the mean femoral tunnel aperture areas increased by 28.3% ± 27.9% when measured at 1 year postoperatively. Although no significant difference was observed between femoral and tibial TW, a significant positive correlation was noted between femoral and tibial TW (r = 0.240, p = 0.011). A significant correlation was observed only between lateral PTS and tibial TW (r = 0.354, p < 0.001). There was no significant correlation between medial PTS and tibial TW, lateral PTS and femoral TW, or medial PTS and femoral TW. Conclusion Significant positive correlation was observed between femoral and tibial TW. Steeper lateral PTS correlated with greater tibial TW; on the other hand, medial PTS did not correlate with tibial TW. Although lateral PTS affected tibial TW, it did not affect femoral TW.
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- Shuji Taketomi
- Corresponding author. 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan.
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Wang H, Tao M, Shi Q, He K, Cheng CK. Graft Diameter Should Reflect the Size of the Native Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) to Improve the Outcome of ACL Reconstruction: A Finite Element Analysis. Bioengineering (Basel) 2022; 9:bioengineering9100507. [PMID: 36290477 PMCID: PMC9598161 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9100507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
The size of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) often varies between individuals, but such variation is not typically considered during ACL reconstruction (ACLR). This study aimed to explore how the size of the ACL affects the selection of a suitable graft diameter. A finite element model of a human knee was implanted with intact ACLs of different dimensions (0.95, 1 and 1.05 times the size of the original ACL) and with grafts of different diameters, to simulate ACLR (diameter 7.5–12 mm in 0.5 mm increments). The knee models were flexed to 30° and loaded with an anterior tibial load of 103 N, internal tibial moment of 7.5 Nm, and valgus tibial moment of 6.9 Nm. Knee kinematics (anterior tibial translation (ATT), internal tibial rotation (ITR) and valgus tibial rotation (VTR)) and ligament forces were recorded and compared among the different groups. The results showed that, compared with the intact knee, a graft diameter of 7.5 mm was found to increase the ATT and VTR, but reduce the graft force. Increasing the graft diameter reduced knee laxity and increased the graft force. A 10% increase in the size of the ACL corresponded to a 3 mm larger graft diameter required to restore knee stability and graft force after ACLR. It was concluded that the graft diameter should be selected according to the dimensions of the native ACL, for better restoration of knee functionality. This study may help to improve the clinical treatment of ACL ruptures.
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Shiwaku K, Kamiya T, Otsubo H, Suzuki T, Nabeki S, Yamakawa S, Okada Y, Teramoto A, Watanabe K, Iba K, Fujie H, Yamashita T. Effect of Anterior Horn Tears of the Lateral Meniscus on Knee Stability. Orthop J Sports Med 2022; 10:23259671221119173. [PMID: 36119121 PMCID: PMC9478715 DOI: 10.1177/23259671221119173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Investigations on the biomechanical characteristics of the anterior horn of the lateral meniscus (AHLM) related to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tibial tunnel reaming have revealed increased contact pressure between the femur and tibia, decreased attachment area, and decreased ultimate failure strength. Purpose/Hypothesis The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of a complete radial tear of the AHLM on force distribution in response to applied anterior and posterior drawer forces and internal and external rotation torques. We hypothesized that the AHLM plays an important role in knee stability, primarily at lower knee flexion angles. Study Design Controlled laboratory study. Methods A total of 9 fresh-frozen cadaveric knee specimens and a robotic testing system were used. Anterior and posterior drawer forces up to 89 N and internal and external rotation torques up to 4 N·m were applied at 0°, 30°, 60°, and 90° of knee flexion. A complete AHLM tear was then made 10 mm from the lateral border of the tibial attachment of the ACL, and the same tests performed in the intact state were repeated. Next, the recorded intact knee motion was reproduced in the AHLM-torn knee, and the change in the resultant force after an AHLM tear was determined by calculating the difference between the 2 states. Results In the torn AHLM, the reduction in the resultant force at 0° for external rotation torque (34.8 N) was larger than that at 60° (5.2 N; P < .01) and 90° (6.7 N; P < .01). Conclusion The AHLM played a role in facilitating knee stability against an applied posterior drawer force of 89 N and external rotation torque of 4 N·m, especially at lower knee flexion angles. Clinical Relevance This study provides information about the effects of AHLM injuries that may occur during single-bundle ACL reconstruction using a round tunnel.
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- Kousuke Shiwaku
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Sports Medical Biomechanics, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Public Health, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graduate School of Science, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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Takagi K, Taketomi S, Inui H, Yamagami R, Kawaguchi K, Sameshima S, Kage T, Tahara K, Tanaka S. The effects of initial graft tension on femorotibial relationship following anatomical rectangular tunnel anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using bone-patellar tendon-bone graft. Knee 2022; 37:112-120. [PMID: 35753204 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2022.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to elucidate the effects of the difference of initial graft tension on the femorotibial relationship on an axial plane and its chronological change following anatomical anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. METHODS A total of 63 patients who underwent anatomical ACL reconstruction were included in this study. The graft was fixed at full knee extension with manual maximum (higher graft tension; group H) and 80 N (lower graft tension; group L) pulls in 31 and 32 patients, respectively. The femorotibial positional relationship in axial computed tomography at 1 week and 1 year postoperatively were retrospectively evaluated. The side-to-side differences (SSDs) and the amount of changes of SSDs over 1 year were compared between groups. RESULTS The SSDs of the external rotational angle of the tibia in group H were significantly larger than those in group L at postoperative 1 week (2.7 ± 3.9° vs. 0.3 ± 3.3°; P < 0.01). The amount of internal rotational changes of SSDs of the internal-external rotational angles over 1 year in group H was significantly larger than that in group L (-3.6 ± 3.9° vs. - 0.3 ± 2.7°; P < 0.01). No significant differences were observed on the anterior-posterior translation distance and medial-lateral shift distance. CONCLUSION The application of higher initial graft tension resulted in excessive external rotation of the tibia to the femur at 1 week postoperatively in anatomical ACL reconstruction, and the excessive early external tibial rotation had resolved over 1 year.
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- Kentaro Takagi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan.
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Systematic Review of Cadaveric Studies on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Anatomy Focusing on the Mid-substance Insertion and Fan-like Extension Fibers. Indian J Orthop 2022; 56:1525-1532. [PMID: 36052387 PMCID: PMC9385902 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-022-00695-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this systematic review was to review the anatomical reports concerning the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) focusing on the mid-substance insertion and fan-like extension fibers, or direct and indirect insertions. METHODS Following the PRISMA, data collection was performed. PubMed, Web of Science, and the Cochran library were searched with the terms "anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction", "anatomy", and "cadaver". Studies were included when anatomical dissection of the ACL with cadavers was performed. Biomechanical studies without a detailed description of the anatomical dissection, reviews, and studies not including pictures of the anatomical specimens were excluded from this study. In the full article review, documentation of the mid-substance insertion and fan-like extension fibers, or direct and indirect insertions in the ACL morphology was evaluated in detail. RESULTS Fifty-seven studies were included for detailed evaluation. In 2006, Mochizuki et al. reported a macroscopic differentiation between the mid-substance insertion and fan-like extension fibers in the ACL footprint. In 2010, Iwahashi et al. detected the existence of direct and indirect insertions within the femoral ACL footprint, microscopically. Following Mochizuki's report, anatomical evaluation of the mid-substance insertion and fan-like extension fibers, or direct and indirect insertions was reported in 16 of 51 ACL anatomical studies. In studies focusing on the morphology of the ACL, 16 of 28 studies addressed this subject. In these studies, the mid-substance insertion and fan-like extension fibers were differentiated macroscopically, and the direct and indirect insertions were differentiated microscopically within the ACL footprint. Fan-like extension fibers or indirect insertion was reported to surround the mid-substance insertion or direct insertion within the femoral ACL footprint. CONCLUSIONS The results of this systematic review showed that, the existence of the mid-substance insertion and fan-like extension fibers, or direct and indirect insertions in ACL morphology is being recognized more widely. These structures should be taken into consideration when surgeons perform ACL surgery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III. Systematic review of Level-III studies. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s43465-022-00695-4.
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Tachibana Y, Mae T, Nakata K, Matsuo T, Shino K. Tibiofemoral Relationship 3 Weeks After Anatomic Triple-Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With 10 N of Initial Tension Is Closer to Normal Knee Versus That With 20 N of Initial Tension. Arthroscopy 2022; 38:2232-2241. [PMID: 34965445 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.12.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Revised: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to clarify the effect of initial graft tension on the ensuing tibiofemoral relationship and on 2-year clinical outcomes after anatomic triple-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. METHODS A total of 31 patients with primary unilateral ACL rupture (mean age, 25.1 years) were enrolled. Anatomic triple-bundle ACL reconstruction was performed using semitendinosus tendon autografts, and patients were grouped according to the total initial tension at graft fixation: 20 N for 16 patients between January 2012 and December 2012 and 10 N for 15 patients between January 2013 and December 2013. Three-dimensional computed tomography scans were performed preoperatively and at 3 weeks and 6 months postoperatively. The side-to-side difference of the 3-dimensional tibial position relative to the femur was compared at each time point. The side-to-side difference in anterior laxity was sequentially compared preoperatively, immediately after surgery, and at 6 months and 2 years postoperatively. Clinical outcomes at 2 years were likewise compared. RESULTS One patient in each group was excluded because of secondary ACL injury. At 3 weeks postoperatively, 2.5 ± 1.3 and 1.0 ± 1.3 mm of posterior tibial displacement and 3.8° ± 2.4° and 2.0° ± 1.7° of external rotation were observed in the 20- and 10-N initial tension groups, respectively, with significant differences (P = .006 and .033). At 6 months postoperatively, anterior displacement was 0.1/0.1 mm and external rotation was 0.8°/0.4° in both groups, without any significant differences. The 2-year clinical outcomes were satisfactory, including mean side-to-side difference in anterior knee laxity of 0.5 mm in both groups. CONCLUSION The tibiofemoral relationship 3 weeks after anatomic triple-bundle ACL reconstruction with 10 N of initial tension is less constrained than that with 20 N. Six-month tibiofemoral relationship and 2-year clinical outcomes are satisfactory in both groups. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III, retrospective comparative trial.
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- Yuta Tachibana
- Department of Sports Orthopaedics, Osaka Rosai Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Kansai Rosai Hospital, Hyogo, Japan
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- Sports Orthopaedic Center, Osaka Yukioka Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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Kim BS, Kim JH, Park YB, Ro DH, Jung YB, Pujol N, Kim SH. No Differences In Clinical Outcomes Between Rectangular and Round Tunnel Techniques For Anterior Crucial Ligament Reconstruction. Arthroscopy 2022; 38:1933-1943.e1. [PMID: 34920009 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.11.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Revised: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare the clinical outcomes between conventional round tunnel and rectangular tunnel in anatomic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. METHODS This was a retrospective comparative cohort study between March 2015 and September 2018. The primary ACL reconstructions using anteromedial portal technique with minimum of 2 years follow-up were enrolled for this study. The exclusion criteria were patients with revision ACL reconstruction, high tibial osteotomy, multiligament injuries, and associated fractures around the knee. Outcome measures included the subjective International Knee Documentation Committee score, Tegner activity score, knee laxity testing, and measurement of the centers of the femoral and tibial tunnels on postoperative computed tomography (CT) images. RESULTS Forty-seven patients with ACL reconstruction with rectangular tunnel (group 1) and 108 patients with ACL reconstructions with conventional rounded tunnel (group 2) were included consecutively. There were no significant differences between groups in terms of clinical scores or knee laxity, as well as femoral and tibial tunnel positions on CT. One patient in group 2 had ACL failure because of trauma and was treated with revision surgery. Two patients had incomplete tibial fracture, but they healed spontaneously and showed no residual laxity at final follow-up. The intraobserver and interobserver reliability for the radiological measurements ranged from 0.78 to 0.86. CONCLUSIONS There were no differences in radiological and clinical results between rectangular tunnel group and conventional round tunnel group for arthroscopic ACL reconstruction. ACL reconstruction with a rectangular tunnel could be considered as a reliable technique, but care should be taken during tunnel establishment because of risk of fractures and malposition of rectangular tunnel.
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- Boo-Seop Kim
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hyundae General Hospital, Chung-Ang University, Namyangju-Si, Kyunggi-Do, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hyundae General Hospital, Chung-Ang University, Namyangju-Si, Kyunggi-Do, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hyundae General Hospital, Chung-Ang University, Namyangju-Si, Kyunggi-Do, South Korea
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- Orthopedic Department, Centre Hospitalier de Versailles (N.P.), Le Chesnay, France
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea.
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Choi NH, Hwangbo BH, Kang HK, Yang BS, Victoroff BN. Accuracy of the Arthroscopic Location of the Center of the Anterior Horn During Lateral Meniscal Allograft Transplantation. Orthop J Sports Med 2022; 10:23259671221089250. [PMID: 35592017 PMCID: PMC9112417 DOI: 10.1177/23259671221089250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Anatomic placement of the meniscal allograft is imperative to achieve satisfactory outcomes after meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT). Few studies have reported on the accuracy of the provisional location of the center of the anterior horn of the lateral meniscus (AHLM). Hypothesis The authors hypothesized that the provisional center would not coincide with the anatomic center of the AHLM. Study Design Descriptive laboratory study. Methods Tibial plateaus were retrieved from 93 consecutive patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty. A complete radial cut was made 2 cm lateral to the insertion of the AHLM on the retrieved tibial plateau. While moving the stump of the anterior horn with forceps, the center of the insertion was determined, and a Kirschner wire (provisional wire) was drilled into the location. The insertion area of the AHLM was dissected carefully, and the periphery of the insertion area of the anterior horn was marked. Another Kirschner wire (anatomic wire) was drilled into the center of the dissected anterior horn. The resected tibial plateau was positioned so that the longitudinal line of the tibial plateau was aligned on a plastic ruler. The distance between the provisional and anatomic wires was measured by a digital caliper along the longitudinal and vertical axes. Results The mean distance between the provisional and anatomic wires was 2.5 ± 1.2 mm. The provisional wire in 14 patients (15%) was placed at the anatomic center. In 36 patients (39%), the provisional wire was drilled anterolateral to the anatomic center, and in 18 patients (19%), the wire was drilled anteromedial to the anatomic center. In 21 patients (23%), the provisional wire was located within 2 mm of the anatomic center, and in 62 patients (67%), the wire was located within 3 mm of the anatomic center. Conclusion The provisional wire was located a mean of 2.5 mm from the anatomic center, and only 23% of patients had wires that were located within 2 mm of the anatomic center. In 39% of patients, the provisional wire was drilled anterolateral to the anatomic center. This finding needs to be considered during lateral MAT. Clinical Relevance Without dissection of the AHLM, the determination of the anatomic center of the anterior horn is not accurate during lateral MAT.
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- Nam-Hong Choi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Eulji Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Eulji Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Eulji Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shihwa Medical Center, Siheung, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Muro S, Kim J, Tsukada S, Akita K. Significance of the broad non-bony attachments of the anterior cruciate ligament on the tibial side. Sci Rep 2022; 12:6844. [PMID: 35477722 PMCID: PMC9046205 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-10806-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Abstract
Knowledge of the anatomy of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is important to understand the function and pathology of the knee joint. However, on the tibial side of ACL, its structural relationships with the articular cartilage and lateral meniscus remain unclear. Furthermore, conventional research methods are limited to analyzing the bone attachments. We provide a comprehensive, three-dimensional anatomical description of the tibial side of the ACL that questions the principle that “a ligament is necessarily a structure connecting a bone to another bone.” In our study, 11 knees from 6 cadavers were used for macroscopic anatomical examinations, serial-section histological analyses, and three-dimensional reconstructions. The attachments of the tibial side of ACL consisted of attachments to the bone (102.6 ± 27.5 mm2), articular cartilage (40.9 ± 13.6 mm2), and lateral meniscus (6.5 ± 4.6 mm2), suggesting that the ACL has close structural relationships with the articular cartilage and lateral meniscus. Our study demonstrates that the tibial side of the ACL is not attached to the bone surface only and provides new perspectives on ligamentous attachments. Considering its attachment to the articular cartilage would enable more accurate functional evaluations of the mechanical tensioning of the ACL.
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- Satoru Muro
- Department of Clinical Anatomy, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8510, Japan.
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- Department of Clinical Anatomy, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8510, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Anatomy, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8510, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Anatomy, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8510, Japan
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Shao J, Zhang J, Ren S, Liu P, Ma Y, Ao Y. Better Coverage of the ACL Tibial Footprint and Less Injury to the Anterior Root of the Lateral Meniscus Using a Rounded-Rectangular Tibial Tunnel in ACL Reconstruction: A Cadaveric Study. Orthop J Sports Med 2022; 10:23259671221083581. [PMID: 35340730 PMCID: PMC8949746 DOI: 10.1177/23259671221083581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background To better restore the anatomy of the native anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) attachment and fiber arrangement, researchers have developed techniques for changing the shape of the ACL bone tunnel during ACL reconstruction. Purpose To compare the coverage of the ACL tibial footprint and influence on the anterior root of lateral meniscus (ARLM) between a rounded-rectangular tibial tunnel and a conventional round tibial tunnel for ACL reconstruction. Study Design Controlled laboratory study. Methods A total of 16 (8 matched-paired) fresh-frozen human cadaveric knees were distributed randomly into 2 groups: a rounded-rectangular tunnel (RRT) group and a round tunnel (RT) group. One of the knees from each pair was reamed with rounded-rectangular tibial tunnel, whereas the other was reamed with round tibial tunnel. Coverage of the ACL tibial footprint and areas of ARLM attachment before and after reaming were measured using 3-dimensional isotropic magnetic resonance imaging. Results In the RRT group, the average percentage of ACL tibial footprint covered by the tunnel was 70.8% ± 2.5%, which was significantly higher than that in the RT group (48.2% ± 6.4%) (P = .012). As for the ARLM attachment area, in the RT group, there was a significant decrease (22.5% ± 5.9%) in ARLM attachment area after tibial tunnel reaming compared with the intact state (P < .001). Conversely, in the RRT group, the ARLM attachment area was not significantly affected by tibial tunnel reaming. Conclusion Rounded-rectangular tibial tunnel was able to better cover the native ACL tibial footprint and significantly lower the risk of iatrogenic injury to the ARLM attachment than round tibial tunnel during ACL reconstruction.
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- Jiayi Shao
- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing, China
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Costa GG, Perelli S, Grassi A, Russo A, Zaffagnini S, Monllau JC. Minimizing the risk of graft failure after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in athletes. A narrative review of the current evidence. J Exp Orthop 2022; 9:26. [PMID: 35292870 PMCID: PMC8924335 DOI: 10.1186/s40634-022-00461-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is one of the most common sport-related injuries and the request for ACL reconstructions is increasing nowadays. Unfortunately, ACL graft failures are reported in up to 34.2% in athletes, representing a traumatic and career-threatening event. It can be convenient to understand the various risk factors for ACL failure, in order to properly inform the patients about the expected outcomes and to minimize the chance of poor results. In literature, a multitude of studies have been performed on the failure risks after ACL reconstruction, but the huge amount of data may generate much confusion.The aim of this review is to resume the data collected from literature on the risk of graft failure after ACL reconstruction in athletes, focusing on the following three key points: individuate the predisposing factors to ACL reconstruction failure, analyze surgical aspects which may have significant impact on outcomes, highlight the current criteria regarding safe return to sport after ACL reconstruction.
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- Giuseppe Gianluca Costa
- Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Unit, Umberto I Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Enna, C.da Ferrante, 94100, Enna, Italy. .,Knee and Arthroscopy Unit, Institut Catalá de Traumatologia I Medicina de L'Esport (ICATME), Hospital Universitari Quiron Dexeus, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain.
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- Knee and Arthroscopy Unit, Institut Catalá de Traumatologia I Medicina de L'Esport (ICATME), Hospital Universitari Quiron Dexeus, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain.,Department of Surgery and Morphologic Science, Orthopaedic Surgery Service, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Hospital Del Mar, Barcelona, Spain
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica II, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Unit, Umberto I Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Enna, C.da Ferrante, 94100, Enna, Italy
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica II, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Knee and Arthroscopy Unit, Institut Catalá de Traumatologia I Medicina de L'Esport (ICATME), Hospital Universitari Quiron Dexeus, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain.,Department of Surgery and Morphologic Science, Orthopaedic Surgery Service, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Hospital Del Mar, Barcelona, Spain
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Flat-Tunnel Technique With Independently Tensioned Bundles Better Restores Rotational Stability Than Round-Tunnel Technique in Anatomic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Hamstring Graft: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Study. Arthroscopy 2022; 38:850-859.e2. [PMID: 34052387 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.05.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Revised: 05/14/2021] [Accepted: 05/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To investigate the kinematics differences between round-tunnel (ROT) and flat-tunnel (FLT) techniques in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction when using hamstring graft. METHODS Nine matched pairs of fresh-frozen cadaveric knees were evaluated for the kinematics of intact, ACL-sectioned, and either ROT or FLT reconstructed knees. The graft bundles for FLT technique were separately tensioned. A 6 degrees of freedom robotic system was used to assess knee laxity: (1) 134-N anterior tibial load at 0°, 15°, 30°, 60°, and 90°of knee flexion; (2) 10 Nm of valgus torque followed by 5 Nm of internal rotation torque simulates a pivot-shift test at 15° and 30°; (3) 5-Nm internal and external rotation torques at 0°, 15°, 30°, 60°, and 90°; (4) 10-Nm varus and valgus torques at 15° and 30°. RESULTS Significant differences were found for ROT versus FLT techniques in terms of the simulated pivot-shift test at 15° (2.5 mm vs 1.4 mm, respectively, difference from intact; P =.039) and the internal rotation test at 15° (2.5° vs 0.5°, respectively, difference from intact; P =.034) and 30° (2.0° vs 0.4°, respectively, difference from intact; P =.014). No significant differences were found between groups during 134-N anterior tibial load, external rotation and valgus/varus rotation. Neither technique was able to reproduce the intact state during an anterior tibial load and simulated pivot-shift test. CONCLUSIONS The FLT technique with independently tensioned bundles shows the same anterior control as the ROT technique but better restores rotational stability in terms of the simulated pivot-shift test and the internal rotation test in anatomic ACL reconstruction at time zero. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The FLT technique with independently tensioned bundles of ACL reconstruction appears to be a viable, more anatomic technique than the ROT technique in mimicking flat anatomy and rotational stability of native ACL.
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Chiba D, Yamamoto Y, Kimura Y, Sasaki S, Sasaki E, Yamauchi S, Tsuda E, Ishibashi Y. Laterally shifted tibial tunnel can be the risk of residual knee laxity for double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 30:319-327. [PMID: 33938969 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-021-06546-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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PURPOSE To elucidate the relationship between graft tunnel position and knee laxity in the cases of double-bundle ACL reconstruction. METHODS Total of 132 cases were included. Femoral and tibial tunnels were evaluated by quadrant method on 3D-CT. As additional reference of tibia, the distances from medial tibial spine to the tunnel center (DMS) and from Parsons' knob to the tunnel center (DPK) were evaluated; %DMS/ML and %DPK/AP were calculated (ML and AP: mediolateral and anteroposterior width of tibial plateau). Preoperative and postoperative (1 year from surgery) stabilities were evaluated by Lachman and pivot-shift procedures. If there was ≥ 2 mm side-to-side difference, the subject was defined as having anterior knee laxity (AKL); if the pivot-shift phenomenon was observed with IKDC grade ≥ 1, there was rotatory knee laxity (RKL). Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted with the prevalence of AKL or RKL as the dependent variable and with tunnel positions as the independent variables. RESULTS Overall, 21 subjects (15.9%) showed AKL, and 15 subjects (11.4%) showed RKL. Those with postoperative laxity showed higher %DMS/ML and higher femoral position than those without laxity. Regarding posterolateral bundle, logistic regression model estimated that %DMS/ML was associated with the prevalence of AKL (B = 0.608; p < 0.001) and RKL (B = 0.789; p < 0.001); %high-low femoral tunnel position (B = - 0.127; p = 0.023) was associated with that of RKL. CONCLUSION There was the risk of residual knee laxity in ACL-reconstructed knee when tibial tunnel shifted more laterally or higher femoral tunnel was created with regard to posterolateral bundle. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Daisuke Chiba
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-cho, Hirosaki, Aomori, 036-8562, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-cho, Hirosaki, Aomori, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-cho, Hirosaki, Aomori, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-cho, Hirosaki, Aomori, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-cho, Hirosaki, Aomori, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-cho, Hirosaki, Aomori, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-cho, Hirosaki, Aomori, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-cho, Hirosaki, Aomori, 036-8562, Japan
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Sasaki S, Sasaki E, Kimura Y, Yamamoto Y, Tsuda E, Ishibashi Y. Clinical Outcomes and Postoperative Complications After All-Epiphyseal Double-Bundle ACL Reconstruction for Skeletally Immature Patients. Orthop J Sports Med 2021; 9:23259671211051308. [PMID: 34778480 PMCID: PMC8586179 DOI: 10.1177/23259671211051308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background The treatment strategy for pediatric anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, especially in patients with open physes, remains controversial. Purpose To assess clinical outcomes and postoperative complications after all-epiphyseal double-bundle ACL (DB-ACL) reconstruction for patients with open physes. Study Design Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods Included were 102 patients aged ≤15 years who underwent ACL reconstruction at a single institution and had a minimum of 2 years of follow-up. Of these patients, 18 had undergone all-epiphyseal DB-ACL reconstruction (mean age, 12.4 ± 1.2 year) and 84 had undergone conventional DB-ACL reconstruction (mean age, 14.1 ± 0.9 year). The outcomes of the all-epiphyseal group were compared with those of the conventional group. Objective clinical outcomes included KT-1000 arthrometer measurements of side-to-side difference in anterior tibial translation, Lachman test grade, and pivot-shift test grade. Radiographic angular deformity (defined as >3° of the side-to-side difference in femorotibial angle) and incidence of second ACL injury were also compared. Results The postoperative side-to-side difference in laxity significantly improved from 6.1 ± 2.4 to 0.6 ± 0.9 mm in the all-epiphyseal group (P = .001), and postoperative laxity was similar to that of the conventional group (0.4 ± 0.8 mm; P = .518). A Lachman grade 1 positive result was observed in 20% of the all-epiphyseal group and 3% of the conventional group (P = .042), and a pivot-shift grade 1 positive result was observed in 22% of the all-epiphyseal group and 4% of the conventional group (P = .074). A total of 4 patients (26.7%) in the all-epiphyseal group and 4 (6.1%) in the conventional group demonstrated angular deformity (P = .035). The incidence of postoperative ipsilateral ACL tear was 16.7% in the all-epiphyseal group and 23.8% in the conventional group (P = .757). The incidence of contralateral ACL tear was 11.1% in the all-epiphyseal group and 14.3% in the conventional group (P ≥ .999). Conclusion All-epiphyseal DB-ACL reconstruction for skeletally immature patients achieved satisfactory clinical outcomes compared with conventional DB-ACL reconstruction. The incidence of ipsilateral graft rupture was relatively high in both groups. The all-epiphyseal group had a significantly higher incidence of angular deformity.
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- Shizuka Sasaki
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan
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Kittl C, Robinson J, Raschke MJ, Olbrich A, Frank A, Glasbrenner J, Herbst E, Domnick C, Herbort M. Medial collateral ligament reconstruction graft isometry is effected by femoral position more than tibial position. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2021; 29:3800-3808. [PMID: 33454831 PMCID: PMC8514388 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-06420-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to examine the length change patterns of the native medial structures of the knee and determine the effect on graft length change patterns for different tibial and femoral attachment points for previously described medial reconstructions. METHODS Eight cadaveric knee specimens were prepared by removing the skin and subcutaneous fat. The sartorius fascia was divided to allow clear identification of the medial ligamentous structures. Knees were then mounted in a custom-made rig and the quadriceps muscle and the iliotibial tract were loaded, using cables and hanging weights. Threads were mounted between tibial and femoral pins positioned in the anterior, middle, and posterior parts of the attachment sites of the native superficial medial collateral ligament (sMCL) and posterior oblique ligament (POL). Pins were also placed at the attachment sites relating to two commonly used medial reconstructions (Bosworth/Lind and LaPrade). Length changes between the tibiofemoral pin combinations were measured using a rotary encoder as the knee was flexed through an arc of 0-120°. RESULTS With knee flexion, the anterior fibres of the sMCL tightened (increased in length 7.4% ± 2.9%) whilst the posterior fibres slackened (decreased in length 8.3% ± 3.1%). All fibre regions of the POL displayed a uniform lengthening of approximately 25% between 0 and 120° knee flexion. The most isometric tibiofemoral combination was between pins placed representing the middle fibres of the sMCL (Length change = 5.4% ± 2.1% with knee flexion). The simulated sMCL reconstruction that produced the least length change was the Lind/Bosworth reconstruction with the tibial attachment at the insertion of the semitendinosus and the femoral attachment in the posterior part of the native sMCL attachment side (5.4 ± 2.2%). This appeared more isometric than using the attachment positions described for the LaPrade reconstruction (10.0 ± 4.8%). CONCLUSION The complex behaviour of the native MCL could not be imitated by a single point-to-point combination and surgeons should be aware that small changes in the femoral MCL graft attachment position will significantly effect graft length change patterns. Reconstructing the sMCL with a semitendinosus autograft, left attached distally to its tibial insertion, would appear to have a minimal effect on length change compared to detaching it and using the native tibial attachment site. A POL graft must always be tensioned near extension to avoid capturing the knee or graft failure.
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- Christoph Kittl
- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Westphalian Wilhelms University Muenster, Muenster, Germany.
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Westphalian Wilhelms University Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Westphalian Wilhelms University Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Westphalian Wilhelms University Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Westphalian Wilhelms University Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Westphalian Wilhelms University Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Hand Surgery, Euregio Klinik Nordhorn, Nordhorn, Deutschland
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Lateral posterior tibial slope and length of the tendon within the tibial tunnel are independent factors to predict tibial tunnel widening following anatomic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2021; 29:3818-3824. [PMID: 33459832 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-06419-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to conduct a multivariate analysis to identify independent factors that predict tibial tunnel widening (TW) after anatomical anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB) grafts. METHODS In total, 103 patients who underwent ACL reconstructions using BPTB grafts were included. Tunnel aperture area was measured using three-dimensional computed tomography 1 week and 1 year postoperatively, and the tibial TW was calculated. The patients were divided into group S comprising 58 patients who had tibial TW < 30% and group L comprising 45 patients who had tibial TW > 30%, retrospectively. Using univariate analyses, age, gender, body mass index, Tegner activity scale, the time between injury and surgery, tibial tunnel location, tibial tunnel angle, medial posterior tibial slope, lateral posterior tibial slope, and length of the tendon in the tibial tunnel were compared between two groups. Multivariate regression analysis was conducted to reveal the independent risk factors for the tibial TW among preoperative demographic factors and radiographic parameters that correlated with the tibial TW in the univariate analyses. RESULTS Compared with those at 1 week postoperatively, mean tibial tunnel aperture areas were increased by 30.3% ± 26.8% when measured at 1 year postoperatively. The lateral posterior tibial slope was significantly larger (p < 0.001), and the length of the tendon within the tibial tunnel was significantly longer in group L than that in group S (p = 0.03) in the univariate analyses. Multivariate regression analysis showed that the increase in lateral posterior tibial slope (p = 0.001) and the length of the tendon within the tibial tunnel (p = 0.03) were predictors of the tibial TW. CONCLUSIONS This study showed that increased lateral posterior tibial slope and a longer tendinous portion within the tibial tunnel were independent factors that predicted the tibial TW following anatomical ACL reconstruction with a BPTB graft. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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Preoperative Planning Using 3D Printing Technology in Orthopedic Surgery. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:7940242. [PMID: 34676264 PMCID: PMC8526200 DOI: 10.1155/2021/7940242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The applications of 3D printing technology in health care, particularly orthopedics, continue to broaden as the technology becomes more advanced, accessible, and affordable worldwide. 3D printed models of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance image (MRI) scans can reproduce a replica of anatomical parts that enable surgeons to get a detailed understanding of the underlying anatomy that he/she experiences intraoperatively. The 3D printed anatomic models are particularly useful for preoperative planning, simulation of complex orthopedic procedures, development of patient-specific instruments, and implants that can be used intraoperatively. This paper reviews the role of 3D printing technology in orthopedic surgery, specifically focusing on the role it plays in assisting surgeons to have a better preoperative evaluation and surgical planning.
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Wen Z, Zhang H, Yan W, Mohamed SI, Zhao P, Huang X, Xu Z, Zhang J, Zhou A. Anatomical Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Hamstring Tendon Autografts: A Comparative Study of Three Different Techniques. J Knee Surg 2021; 34:1243-1252. [PMID: 32369840 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1702164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The ideal procedure for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is one that can achieve anatomical restoration for a better ACL function. This retrospective comparative study was conducted to evaluate the objective and subjective clinical results of the conventional single-bundle femoral round (SBR) tunnel technique, the single-bundle femoral oval (SBO) tunnel technique, and the double-bundle (DB) surgical technique for anatomical ACL reconstruction with hamstring tendon autografts. Patients who underwent the SBO, SBR, and DB ACL reconstructions from January 2016 to August 2017 were included in this study. A total of 163 patients underwent different surgical techniques; 41 patients underwent the SBO procedure, 78 patients received SBR, and the remaining 44 patients underwent the DB procedure. The Lachman's test, pivot-shift test, Lysholm's score, International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score, and Tegner's score were compared among groups postoperatively. KT-1000 was used to measure the anterior laxity of the knee. Magnetic resonance imaging was used to compare the ACL graft maturity. Second-look arthroscopy was conducted to compare the graft status and synovial coverage. Significant differences among groups were found with respect to the Lysholm's score, Tegner's score, and IKDC score. Patients in the SBO and DB groups acquired higher functional scores than the SBR group. More patients with positive pivot-shift test were observed in the SBR group than other groups at 12- and 24-month postoperative follow-ups. The postoperative KT-1000 was better in the SBO and DB groups than in the SBR group. The mean signal/noise quotient (SNQ) of the SBO group was 2.70 ± 0.92, significantly lower than 3.58 ± 1.21 of the SBR group. Despite a higher proportion of patients with grade B or C synovial coverage and partial graft injury found in the SBR group, there were no significant differences among the groups. The SBO and DB technique achieved better clinical results than the SBR technique. The SBO technique was indeed an ideal surgical procedure for ACL reconstruction provided that the shortcoming of DB technique must be taken into account. This is a Level III, retrospective comparative study.
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- Zhenxing Wen
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China.,The College of Clinical Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China.,The College of Clinical Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China.,Department of Orthopaedics, Webuye County Hospital, Webuye, Kenya
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China.,The College of Clinical Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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Uchida R, Shino K, Iuchi R, Tachibana Y, Yokoi H, Nakagawa S, Mae T. Anatomical Triple Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions With Hamstring Tendon Autografts: Tunnel Locations and 2-Year Clinical Outcomes. Arthroscopy 2021; 37:2891-2900. [PMID: 33887415 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.03.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Revised: 03/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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PURPOSE To anatomically clarify the location of the tunnel apertures created using the bony landmark strategy and to elucidate clinical outcomes after anatomic triple-bundle (ATB) anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. METHODS Thirty-two patients with unilateral ACL injury who had consented to undergo computed tomography (CT) at 3 weeks, as well as 2-year follow-up evaluation, were enrolled. At the time of surgery, remnant tissues were thoroughly cleared to create 2 femoral and 3 tibial tunnels inside the ACL attachment areas bordered by the bony landmarks. Two double-looped semitendinosus tendon autografts were prepared and fixed on the femur with two EndoButton-CLs and secured to the tibia with pullout sutures and plates with 10-20N of tension. The location of the tunnel aperture areas was assessed using 3-dimensional CT images, and 2-year postoperative clinical outcomes were evaluated. RESULTS The CT evaluation showed 100% of the femoral tunnel aperture area and at least 79% of the tibial tunnel aperture area were located inside the anatomic attachment areas. Thirty patients were available for clinical evaluation. The International Knee Documentation Committee subjective assessment showed all of the patients were classified as "normal" or "nearly normal." Lachman and pivot-shift tests were negative in 100% and 93%, respectively. The mean side-to-side difference of anterior laxity at the maximum manual force with a KT-1000 Knee Arthrometer was 0.7 ± 0.7 mm, ranging from 0 to 2 mm. CONCLUSION In ATB ACL reconstructions with hamstring tendon grafts, the tunnels can be created in proper locations using the arthroscopically-identifiable bony landmarks. Moreover, ATB ACL reconstruction with hamstring tendon grafts via the proper tunnels result in consistently satisfactory clinical outcomes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, case series.
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- Ryohei Uchida
- Department of Sports Orthopaedic Center, Yukioka Hospital, Osaka; Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Kansai Rosai Hospital, Hyogo.
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- Department of Sports Orthopaedic Center, Yukioka Hospital, Osaka
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- Department of Sports Orthopaedic Center, Yukioka Hospital, Osaka
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- Department of Sports Orthopaedic Center, Yukioka Hospital, Osaka
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- Department of Sports Orthopaedic Center, Yukioka Hospital, Osaka
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- Department of Sports Orthopaedic Center, Yukioka Hospital, Osaka
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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Burkhart TA, Hoshino T, Batty LM, Blokker A, Roessler PP, Sidhu R, Drangova M, Holdsworth DW, Petrov I, Degen R, Getgood AM. No Difference in Ligamentous Strain or Knee Kinematics Between Rectangular or Cylindrical Femoral Tunnels During Anatomic ACL Reconstruction With a Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Graft. Orthop J Sports Med 2021; 9:23259671211009523. [PMID: 34179204 PMCID: PMC8202273 DOI: 10.1177/23259671211009523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND As our understanding of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) anatomy has evolved, surgical techniques to better replicate the native anatomy have been developed. It has been proposed that the introduction of a rectangular socket ACL reconstruction to replace a ribbon-shaped ACL has the potential to improve knee kinematics after ACL reconstruction. PURPOSE To compare a rectangular femoral tunnel (RFT) with a cylindrical femoral tunnel (CFT) in terms of replicating native ACL strain and knee kinematics in a time-zero biomechanical anatomic ACL reconstruction model using a bone-patellar tendon-bone (BTB) graft. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS In total, 16 fresh-frozen, human cadaveric knees were tested in a 5 degrees of freedom, computed tomography-compatible joint motion simulator. Knees were tested with the ACL intact before randomization to RFT or CFT ACL reconstruction using a BTB graft. An anterior translation load and an internal rotation moment were each applied at 0°, 30°, 60°, and 90° of knee flexion. A simulated pivot shift was performed at 0° and 30° of knee flexion. Ligament strain and knee kinematics were assessed using computed tomography facilitated by insertion of zirconium dioxide beads placed within the substance of the native ACL and BTB grafts. RESULTS For the ACL-intact state, there were no differences between groups in terms of ACL strain or knee kinematics. After ACL reconstruction, there were no differences in ACL graft strain when comparing the RFT and CFT groups. At 60° of knee flexion with anterior translation load, there was significantly reduced strain in the reconstructed state ([mean ±standard deviation] CFT native, 2.82 ± 3.54 vs CFT reconstructed, 0.95 ± 2.69; RFT native, 2.77 ± 1.71 vs RFT reconstructed, 1.40 ± 1.76) independent of the femoral tunnel type. In terms of knee kinematics, there were no differences when comparing the RFT and CFT groups. Both reconstructive techniques were mostly effective in restoring native knee kinematics and ligament strain patterns as compared with the native ACL. CONCLUSION In the time-zero biomechanical environment, similar graft strains and knee kinematics were achieved using RFT and CFT BTB ACL reconstructions. Both techniques appeared to be equally effective in restoring kinematics associated with the native ACL state. CLINICAL RELEVANCE These data suggest that in terms of knee kinematics and graft strain, there is no benefit in performing the more technically challenging RFT as compared with a CFT BTB ACL reconstruction.
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- Timothy A. Burkhart
- Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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Furumatsu T, Hiranaka T, Kodama Y, Kamatsuki Y, Okazaki Y, Yamawaki T, Endo H, Ozaki T. Intraarticular lengths of double-bundle grafts can change during knee flexion: Intraoperative measurements in anatomic anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2021; 107:102816. [PMID: 33484904 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2021.102816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Revised: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND The lengths of the anteromedial bundle (AMB) and posterolateral bundle (PLB) change during knee motion in double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. However, the actual intraarticular graft length would be affected by the bone tunnel position and tunnel creation angle during ACL reconstruction. The aim of this study was to investigate the intraarticular length change of the AMB and PLB in patients who underwent anatomic double-bundle ACL reconstruction. HYPOTHESIS We hypothesized that the PLB would show a more dynamic length change pattern than the AMB during knee flexion at ACL reconstruction. METHODS Thirty-two patients (16 men and 16 women) who had isolated ACL injuries with intact menisci were investigated. Anatomic double-bundle ACL reconstructions were performed using semitendinosus tendon autografts at a mean age of 30.6 years. The graft and tunnel lengths were measured intraoperatively. Intraarticular graft lengths and length changes were calculated at 0° and 90° of knee flexion during ACL reconstruction. Intraoperative data were collected prospectively, and analyses were performed retrospectively. RESULTS The intraarticular length of the AMB at 0° of knee flexion was 28.1±5.5mm. At 90° of knee flexion, the AMB intraarticular length decreased to 25.6±4.8mm. The intraarticular length of the PLB decreased to 17.7±4.6mm at 90° of knee flexion compared to 22.0±4.2mm at 0° of knee flexion. Changes in the intraarticular graft length during knee flexion were detected more in the PLB (4.1mm) than in the AMB (2.0mm, p=0.01). DISCUSSION This study demonstrated that the intraarticular length change of the PLB during knee motion was larger than that of the AMB in anatomic double-bundle ACL reconstructions with semitendinosus tendon autografts and suspensory femoral fixation devices. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV; retrospective cohort study.
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- Takayuki Furumatsu
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1 Shikatacho, Kitaku, 700-8558 Okayama, Japan; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sumitomo Besshi Hospital, 3-1 Oujicho, Niihama, 792-8543 Ehime, Japan; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kousei Hospital, 3-8-35 Kouseicho, Kitaku, 700-0985 Okayama, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1 Shikatacho, Kitaku, 700-8558 Okayama, Japan; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sumitomo Besshi Hospital, 3-1 Oujicho, Niihama, 792-8543 Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1 Shikatacho, Kitaku, 700-8558 Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1 Shikatacho, Kitaku, 700-8558 Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1 Shikatacho, Kitaku, 700-8558 Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1 Shikatacho, Kitaku, 700-8558 Okayama, Japan; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kousei Hospital, 3-8-35 Kouseicho, Kitaku, 700-0985 Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1 Shikatacho, Kitaku, 700-8558 Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1 Shikatacho, Kitaku, 700-8558 Okayama, Japan
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The morphology of the tibial footprint of the anterior cruciate ligament changes with ageing from oval/elliptical to C-shaped. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2021; 29:922-930. [PMID: 32385559 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-06049-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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PURPOSE To further the current understanding of the modifications of the morphology of the ACL tibial footprint in healthy knees during the ageing process. The hypothesis is that there are differences in the morphology of the ACL tibial footprint between the cadavers of the young and elderly due to a degenerative physiological process that occurs over time. METHODS The tibial footprint of the ACL was dissected in 64 knee specimens of known gender and age. They were divided into four groups by age and gender, setting 50 years of age as the cut-off point. Three observers analyzed the tibial footprint dissections and the shape was described and classified. RESULTS The knees from the cadavers of males older than 50 years of age presented a "C" morphology in 85% of the cases. In the group of males aged less than 50 years, an oval/elliptical morphology was found in 85.7% of the cases. In the group of women over 50 years-old, the "C" morphology was observed in 82.3% of the cases. In women under the age of 50, the oval/elliptical morphology was found in 84.6% of the cases. A significant difference was observed between the prevalence rates of the morphologies of the younger and older groups (p < 0.001 for both genders). However, no differences were observed between males and females of the same age group (n.s.). CONCLUSIONS The morphology of the tibial footprint of the ACL presents significant variations with ageing. It can go from an oval/elliptical shape to a "C" shaped morphology. The results of this work make for an advance in the individualization of ACL reconstruction based on the age and the specific morphology of the tibial footprint.
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Wu B, Liang D, Yang L, Li S, Qiu Z, Qin Q, Liang X, Liu H, Ouyang K, Xiong J, Wang D, Lu W, Zhong M, Li Y, Li H, Feng W, Chen K, Peng L, Zhu W. Interbundle Impingement Pressure in Individualized and Nonindividualized Double-Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Cadaveric Study. Orthop J Sports Med 2021; 9:2325967120958487. [PMID: 33614806 PMCID: PMC7869155 DOI: 10.1177/2325967120958487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background: Graft impingement is one of the main concerns in double-bundle anterior
cruciate ligament reconstruction (DB-ACLR). Impingement between the
anteromedial (AM) and posterolateral (PL) bundles has been postulated to
cause graft deterioration or rerupture, but this has not been thoroughly
investigated, and the interbundle impingement pressure (IIP) has not been
well researched. Purpose: To determine the IIP between the AM and PL bundles in the native anterior
cruciate ligament (ACL) and in DB-ACLR with individualized and
nonindividualized double-tunnel placement. Study Design: Controlled laboratory study. Methods: A total of 30 fresh-frozen, nonpaired, human cadaveric knees were randomly
divided into 3 groups of 10 knees: native intact ACL (NI group), DB-ACLR
tunnel placement using the preserved remnant procedure (individualized
reconstruction) (PR group), and DB-ACLR tunnel placement using the bony
landmark procedure (nonindividualized reconstruction) (BL group). Pressure
sensors were inserted between the AM and PL bundles. The knee was moved
passively from full extension to full flexion, and the IIP between the 2 ACL
bundles was measured every 15°. Similarly, the impingement pressure was
measured between the ACL and intercondylar roof and between the ACL and
posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). Results: No significant differences were found in the maximum, mean, or minimum
ACL-roof and ACL-PCL impingement pressures among the 3 groups. The IIP
significantly increased when the knee joint was flexed >120° in all 3
groups (P < .001). Compared with the other 2 groups, the
BL group had significantly higher maximum and mean IIP throughout the range
of knee movement (P < .001) and from maximum extension
to 120° of flexion (P < .001). The BL group also had
significantly higher minimum IIP than the other 2 groups when knee flexion
was >120° (P < .001). No significant differences were
seen in maximum, minimum, or mean IIP between the NI and PR groups. Conclusion: The PR procedure (individualized DB-ACLR) was more consistent with the
interbundle biomechanical conditions of the native ACL, whereas the BL
procedure (nonindividualized DB-ACLR) had higher maximum and mean IIP. The
IIP was higher than the ACL–intercondylar roof or ACL-PCL pressures, and it
increased significantly when knee flexion was >120°. Clinical Relevance: These data suggest that surgeons can perform individualized DB-ACLR using
preserved remnants for tunnel placement as impingement-free DB-ACLR.
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- Bing Wu
- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Department of Sports Medicine, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China.,Investigation performed at the Department of Sports Medicine, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Department of Sports Medicine, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China.,Investigation performed at the Department of Sports Medicine, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Department of Sports Medicine, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China.,Investigation performed at the Department of Sports Medicine, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Department of Sports Medicine, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China.,Investigation performed at the Department of Sports Medicine, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Department of Sports Medicine, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China.,Investigation performed at the Department of Sports Medicine, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Department of Sports Medicine, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China.,Investigation performed at the Department of Sports Medicine, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Department of Sports Medicine, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China.,Investigation performed at the Department of Sports Medicine, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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Takahashi T, Kimura M, Higuchi H, Suzuki K, Yamada Y, Takeshita K. A Histological Comparison Between Anterior Cruciate Ligament Remnant Tissue, Anatomically Reconstructed Graft, and Non-Anatomically Reconstructed Graft. Cureus 2021; 13:e13016. [PMID: 33542886 PMCID: PMC7847778 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.13016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction: To our knowledge, no studies have investigated the histological comparison between primary injured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), initially anatomically reconstructed grafts and non-anatomically reconstructed grafts at the time of revision ACL reconstruction. The purpose of this study was to histologically clarify the differences between ACL remnant tissue, reconstructed graft after anatomic double-bundle ACL reconstruction, and reconstructed graft after non-anatomic single-bundle ACL reconstruction. Methods: This histological study included five patients after anatomic double-bundle ACL reconstruction, three patients after non-anatomic single-bundle ACL reconstruction performed who injured their operated knees again, and five patients who injured their ACL for the first time and agreed to participate. All of the grafts and ACL remnant tissue were harvested, stained with hematoxylin and eosin, S-100, and alpha smooth muscle actin and evaluated using light microscopy. Results: There was no area of necrosis in the reconstructed graft after an anatomic double-bundle ACL reconstruction. However, there were obvious areas of necrosis in the reconstructed graft after non-anatomic single-bundle ACL reconstruction. Additionally, the collagen fibers were more longitudinally oriented, and most cells were spindle shaped like those in ACL remnant tissue after an anatomic double-bundle ACL reconstruction in contrast with the finding of the grafts after non-anatomic single-bundle ACL reconstruction. Conclusion: Initially reconstructed graft after an anatomic double-bundle ACL reconstruction may be beneficial if preserved at the time of the revision surgery.
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Asakura Sports Rehabilitation Clinic, Maebashi, JPN
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Zenshukai Hospital, Maebashi, JPN
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黄 碧, 邓 文, 李 韬, 李 棋. [Progress of different methods for femoral tunnel positioning in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction]. ZHONGGUO XIU FU CHONG JIAN WAI KE ZA ZHI = ZHONGGUO XIUFU CHONGJIAN WAIKE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF REPARATIVE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 2021; 35:118-123. [PMID: 33448209 PMCID: PMC8171607 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.202005003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Revised: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To systematically review the progress of different methods for femoral tunnel positioning in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and provide a clinical reference for treatment of ACL rupture. METHODS The literature about the femoral tunnel positioning in ACL reconstruction was widely reviewed. The advantages and disadvantages and the clinical results of each method were summarized. RESULTS Currently in ACL reconstruction, methods for femoral tunnel positioning include transtibial technique (TT), anteromedial technique (AM), outside-in (OI), modified TT (mTT), and computer assisted surgery. There is no significant difference in the postoperative effectiveness between TT technique and AM technique. Compared with the TT technique, the OI technique has higher rotational stability of knee, but there is no significant difference in clinical results. The femoral tunnel located by mTT technique is closer to the anatomical placement than that of TT technique, but mTT technique is not effective for systematically anatomic femoral tunnel positioning, and further research is needed to prove its advantages. CONCLUSION Different femoral tunnel positioning methods have their own advantages and disadvantages, and there is no definite evidence that one is superior than the rest.
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- 碧滢 黄
- 四川大学华西临床医学院(成都 610041)West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu Sichuan, 610041, P.R.China
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- 四川大学华西临床医学院(成都 610041)West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu Sichuan, 610041, P.R.China
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- 四川大学华西临床医学院(成都 610041)West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu Sichuan, 610041, P.R.China
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- 四川大学华西临床医学院(成都 610041)West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu Sichuan, 610041, P.R.China
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Lalwani R, Srivastava R, Kotgirwar S, Athavale SA. New insights in anterior cruciate ligament morphology: implications for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgeries. Anat Cell Biol 2020; 53:398-404. [PMID: 33012726 PMCID: PMC7769096 DOI: 10.5115/acb.20.119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Revised: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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The frequency of injury of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), the importance of anatomy in surgical repair and potential of the injured ACL to predispose to osteoarthritis necessitates the need for understanding its precise anatomy. Available studies have focussed on tunnel positioning and hence attachment site of the ligament. Few studies which have focussed on morphology reflect ambiguities in size, fibre bundle, number and disposition. Since a near anatomical repair of the ACL is the treatment of choice, the present study was planned to describe the morphology of ACL. Twenty-two ACL (11 right and 11 left) isolated from knee joints of collection of adult embalmed lower limbs were utilised for the study. The ACL morphology and morphometry were studied for footprints and fibre bundles. Three distinct bundles of differing lengths constitute a spiral ACL complex. These bundles are positioned as- intermediate with posteromedial and anterolateral flanking in respective positions. The tibial and femoral footprints are paw-shaped and oval respectively. Tibial footprints are approximately 2.5 times larger in area than the femoral footprints. The unique morphology of ACL vis a vis its spiralization, and its mechanical advantage of in terminal extension and conjunct rotation of knee (which are peculiarly human trait) are discussed. It is recommended to utilize the concept of spiralization and differing bundle length in ACL surgeries to achieve the favourable clinical outcome.
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- Rekha Lalwani
- Department of Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Intern, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Bernard M, Pappas E, Georgoulis A, Haschemi A, Scheffler S, Becker R. Risk of overconstraining femorotibial rotation after anatomical ACL reconstruction using bone patella tendon bone autograft. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2020; 140:2013-2020. [PMID: 33068143 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-020-03616-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2020] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Numerous studies have focused on the anteroposterior stability after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, with less emphasis on rotational stability. It has been hypothesized that bone patella tendon bone (BTB) autograft for ACL reconstruction restores knee rotation closely to normal due to its comparable fiber orientation to the native ACL. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty patients with unilateral ACL rupture and an uninjured contralateral knee were included in this study. The ACL was reconstructed using the medial third of the patellar tendon. Tunnel placement was controlled by fluoroscopy. Implant-free press-fit graft fixation was used on both femoral and tibial side. Bone blocks were carefully placed to restore fiber orientation of both the anteromedial and posterolateral bundle, similar to the native ACL. Rotatory laxity of both knees was measured at 0° and 25° of flexion pre- and post-surgery, using an active opto-electronical motion-analysis system (LUKOTRONIC AS 100®). All measurements were performed under general anesthesia during surgery. RESULTS Knee rotation was reduced significantly in both 0°and 25° of flexion following ACL reconstruction (p < 0.001). The side to side difference (SSD) of the rotatory laxity in extension was greater in the ACL-deficient knee (14.9° ± 8.9°), but decreased significantly after ACL reconstruction (- 5.9° ± 7.7°, minus value means less than in the uninjured knee). There was a similar finding at 25° of knee flexion where greater rotation of the ACL-deficient knee (5.7° ± 10.3°) prior to surgery changed to lower degree of rotation after surgery (- 11.3° ± 8.4°) in comparison to the uninjured knee. CONCLUSIONS ACL reconstruction with a BTB graft in anatomical position using press-fit implant-free fixation is able to restore rotatory knee stability close to the intact contralateral knee. Despite the fact that the BTB graft offers fiber orientation close to the natural ACL, the surgeon should be aware of the potential risk of over-constraining the knee in terms of rotation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II.
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- Faculty Medicine and Health, Discipline of Physiotherapy, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Sporthopaedicum Berlin, Brandenburg Medical School, Brandenburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Brandenburg Medical School, Hochstrasse 26 Havel, 14770, Brandenburg, Germany.
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Flexion deformity and laxity as a function of knee position at the time of tensioning of rigid anatomic hamstring ACL grafts. ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF SPORT MEDICINE ARTHROSCOPY REHABILITATION AND TECHNOLOGY 2020; 22:67-73. [PMID: 33204647 PMCID: PMC7647943 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmart.2020.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Revised: 08/23/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Background Anatomic ACL grafts routinely display the anisometric length-tension behaviour seen in the native ligament with maximum length in full knee extension. Recent improvements in hamstring graft preparation and fixation have improved graft rigidity to the point where total graft lengthening after implantation may be less than 1 mm. Despite this it remains common practice to fix these grafts in a knee flexed position. Methods Nineteen participants underwent all-inside ACL reconstruction with optimally preconditioned 4 strand semitendinosus grafts using bi-cortical adjustable suspensory loop fixation. Using a computer navigation system, baseline measures of anisometricity, extension range, and tibial rotation were made. The graft was tensioned and provisionally fixed with the knee flexed 5° beyond its anisometric point and extension range recorded. The graft was then definitively fixed with the knee fully extended and extension range and tibial rotation recorded again. Anterior laxity measurements were made pre-operatively and postoperatively using a manual arthrometer and compared to those from the contralateral limb. Results Fixing the graft with the knee flexed produced a mean FD of 10.9° (p < 0.0001) and fixing in extension restored full extension (p = 0.661). Fixing in extension restored anterior laxity at 30° (p = 0.224) and at 90° (p = 0.668). There were very strong correlations between post-operative and control extension range (r = 0.931, p < 0.0001) and anterior laxity and 30° (r = 0.830, p < 0.0001) measures. Constraint of tibial internal rotation increased by 2.9° during the pivot-shift (p < 0.001) and increased with pivot shift grade (r = 0.474, p = 0.040). Conclusion Fixing rigid anatomic hamstring grafts in a knee flexed position routinely produces a flexion deformity. Tensioning and fixing grafts with the knee fully extended restores full extension and anterior laxity at 30° and 90°. Rotational constraint is significantly improved and correlates with the pivot-shift grade. Clinical relevance Rigid anatomic grafts should be tensioned and fixed with the knee fully extended.
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Partial lateral meniscus anterior root injuries during anatomical single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction are likely to occur in women with small skeletons. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2020; 28:3517-3523. [PMID: 32060591 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-05896-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2019] [Accepted: 01/31/2020] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to investigate the occurrence and characteristics of lateral meniscus anterior root injuries during anatomical single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. METHODS Between 2011 and 2018, 70 women who had ACL injuries without lateral meniscal tears underwent anatomical single-bundle ACL reconstruction. Using computed tomography, the anatomical relationship between the predicted lateral meniscus anterior root insertion and the tibial tunnel was retrospectively assessed, and the patients were divided into partial lateral meniscus anterior root injury and intact groups. The demographic characteristics, the distances between bony landmarks, the tibial tunnel sizes, and lateral meniscal extrusion assessed by magnetic resonance imaging were compared between the two groups. RESULTS Thirteen of the 70 patients had suspected partial lateral meniscus anterior root injuries. Patient height was significantly shorter in the injury group than in the intact group (157.7 ± 6.4 vs. 161.4 ± 5.4 cm: p = 0.03); the distance from the apex to the bottom of the slope of the medial intercondylar ridge was significantly shorter in the injury group than in the intact group (15.1 ± 1.9 vs. 16.7 ± 1.4 mm: p = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Partial lateral meniscus anterior root injury during anatomical single-bundle ACL reconstruction was suspected in 18% of cases. Patient height and the distance between bony landmarks were significantly shorter in the injury group than in the intact group. Surgeons should understand that even a slight deviation of the tibial tunnel position can lead to partial lateral meniscus anterior root injury in patients with small skeletons. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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Chernchujit B, Agrawal S, Sukhapradit B. Does the position of interference screw in tibial tunnel effect anatomic orientation in single bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction? Asia Pac J Sports Med Arthrosc Rehabil Technol 2020; 22:15-19. [PMID: 33204646 PMCID: PMC7640898 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmart.2020.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 05/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background/objective The purpose of the study was to evaluate the change in orientation of the reconstructed ACL with the change in position of the interference screw in the tibial tunnel. Method It was a retrospective review of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in which 51 normal and 61 MRI of patients who had undergone ACL reconstruction at our institute were evaluated. Postoperative ACL reconstruction group MRI studies were obtained and evaluated by two sports medicine fellows independently to assess the position of interference screw, distance of the graft from the anterior cortex of tibia and inclination of the graft. The data was collected and compared with MRI data of normal ACL patients. Results There were total 61 patients with ACL reconstruction. 32 patients had anterior screw placement and 29 patients had posterior screw placement in the tibial tunnel. The distance of the graft from the anterior cortex was 39.18% in ACL intact group, 50.35% in anterior screw group and 41.64% in posterior screw group. The inclination angle was 44.49⁰ in intact group, 49.69° and 42.20° in anterior and posterior screw group respectively. The difference between intact group and anterior screw group was statistically significant. Conclusion Posterior position of interference screw in tibial tunnel increases graft obliquity than anterior position and decreases its distance from the anterior tibial cortex. This increased graft obliquity and distance from the anterior tibial cortex is similar to the native ACL.
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- Corresponding author. Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma Centre, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Shao J, Niu X, Wang Y, Ao Y. Novel Application of a Rounded-Rectangular Bone Tunnel in Revision ACL Reconstruction: A Report of 2 Patients. Orthop J Sports Med 2020; 8:2325967120944901. [PMID: 32974409 PMCID: PMC7495937 DOI: 10.1177/2325967120944901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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- Jiayi Shao
- Institute of Sports Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injury, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injury, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injury, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injury, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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Goto K, Hara M, Yamazaki Y, Urata T, Shimizu Y, Shimizu N. Smaller cross-sectional areas of the hamstring tendon measured from preoperative ultrasonography are likely to need additional gracilis harvesting for double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions. Knee Surg Relat Res 2020; 32:34. [PMID: 32660588 PMCID: PMC7341671 DOI: 10.1186/s43019-020-00052-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Hamstring tendon autografts are commonly used for double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (DB-ACLR). If the volume of the semitendinosus (ST) tendon is insufficient, the gracilis (G) tendon is also harvested. Additional harvesting of the G autograft can affect patients' short-term postoperative outcome, such as muscle recovery; thus, preoperative information about whether an additional G autograft is needed would be useful. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether preoperative measurement of the ST tendon using ultrasonography could inform the intraoperative decision to harvest the G tendon. METHODS We enrolled 20 patients (13 men and seven women) who underwent DB-ACLR between October 2017 and March 2019. The mean patient age was 28.5 years. The ipsilateral ST tendon was measured using ultrasonography before surgery. Measurements included the diameter and breadth of the short-axis image. The cross-sectional area (CSA) was calculated from these measurements. During surgery, when two grafts with diameters of ≥ 5.0 mm could not be made, the G tendon was also harvested. Patients were categorized into two groups: the ST group where only the ST tendon was harvested, and the semitendinosus gracilis tendon (STG) group where the ST and G tendons were both harvested. The CSA value was compared between the two groups, and the cutoff value was calculated. RESULTS In the ST group (n = 8), the mean diameter and breadth of the semitendinosus tendon were 4.21 and 2.34 mm, respectively. In the STG group (n = 12), the mean diameter and breadth of the ST tendon were 3.39 and 1.78 mm, respectively. The CSAs calculated for the ST group and the STG group were 7.74 mm2 and 4.79 mm2, respectively. A cutoff value of 7.0 mm2 was found to correspond to a specificity and sensitivity to harvest the G tendon of 87.5% and 75.0%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The preoperative CSA of the ST tendon determined using ultrasonography can, therefore, be informative for deciding whether to harvest the G tendon for DB-ACLR. The results of this study provide valuable information for graft selection in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV (Retrospective case series design).
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- Kazumi Goto
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Toshiba Rinkan Hospital, Toshiba Rinkan Hospital, 7-9-1, Kamitsuruma, Minami-ku, Sagamihara-Shi, Kanagawa, 252-0385, Japan.
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- Japan Society of Clinical Research, Chuoh-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Toshiba Rinkan Hospital, Toshiba Rinkan Hospital, 7-9-1, Kamitsuruma, Minami-ku, Sagamihara-Shi, Kanagawa, 252-0385, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Toshiba Rinkan Hospital, Toshiba Rinkan Hospital, 7-9-1, Kamitsuruma, Minami-ku, Sagamihara-Shi, Kanagawa, 252-0385, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Toshiba Rinkan Hospital, Toshiba Rinkan Hospital, 7-9-1, Kamitsuruma, Minami-ku, Sagamihara-Shi, Kanagawa, 252-0385, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Toshiba Rinkan Hospital, Toshiba Rinkan Hospital, 7-9-1, Kamitsuruma, Minami-ku, Sagamihara-Shi, Kanagawa, 252-0385, Japan
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Oval femoral tunnel technique is superior to the conventional round femoral tunnel technique using the hamstring tendon in anatomical anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2020; 28:2245-2254. [PMID: 31776627 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-019-05809-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2019] [Accepted: 11/19/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE This study was conducted to compare the efficacy between the oval femoral tunnel technique and the conventional round femoral tunnel technique in ACL reconstruction using an autologous hamstring tendon on the basis of the postoperative clinical outcomes and ACL graft tendon maturity. The hypothesis was that ACL reconstruction performed using the oval femoral tunnel technique was better than that performed using the round femoral tunnel technique in clinical functions and graft maturity. METHODS One hundred and eight patients who underwent anatomical single-bundle ACL reconstruction were included in this study and the follow-up period was at least 2 years. Thirty-nine patients admitted between February and August in 2016 were included in the oval femoral tunnel group and 69 patients admitted between September 2016 and March 2017 were included in the round femoral tunnel group. The Lachman test result, pivot-shift test result, Lysholm score, IKDC score, and VAS score were used for the clinical evaluation. An objective assessment of anteroposterior stability was performed using a KT1000 arthrometer. Postoperative MRI was conducted to compare the ACL graft maturity differences between the oval femoral tunnel group and round femoral tunnel group, where the signal/noise quotient (SNQ) was calculated. In addition, second-look arthroscopy was conducted to compare the graft status and synovial coverage at 24 months postoperatively. RESULTS All the patients presented with significant improvement in all clinical scores from the preoperative period to the 24-month follow-up. During the postoperative follow-up period, no statistically significant differences were found between the two groups in terms of the VAS score, knee ROM, Lachman test results, and graft status determined in the second-look arthroscopic evaluation. The Lysholm score was 97.1 ± 3.9 and 94.8 ± 5.6 in the oval femoral tunnel group and round femoral tunnel group, respectively, at the 24-month follow-up (p = 0.031). The IKDC subjective score was 92.0 ± 2.6 and 89.0 ± 3.6 in the oval femoral tunnel group and round femoral tunnel group, respectively, at the end of the follow-up period (p < 0.001). Significantly more patients with 1-degree positive pivot-shift test results were observed in the round femoral tunnel group (10/65) than in the oval femoral tunnel group (1/37) at the end of the follow-up period (p = 0.048). The mean SNQ of the oval femoral tunnel group was 2.7 ± 0.9, which was significantly lower than that of the round femoral tunnel group (3.6 ± 1.1) at the 24-month postoperative follow-up (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Based on the clinical evaluations, MRI findings and second-look arthroscopy results of the two groups, the oval femoral tunnel technique yielded significantly better knee function and knee laxity restoration and more mature ACL grafts than the round femoral tunnel technique, whereas no significant differences were found at the second-look arthroscopy. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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Yoon KH, Kim JS, Kim SJ, Park M, Park SY, Park SE. Eight-year results of transtibial nonanatomic single-bundle versus double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: Clinical, radiologic outcomes and survivorship. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2020; 27:2309499019840827. [PMID: 30955412 DOI: 10.1177/2309499019840827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To compare the long term outcomes of transtibial nonanatomic single-bundle (SB) and double-bundle (DB) anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. METHODS Between January 2008 and September 2010, we retrospectively evaluated 377 patients who underwent primary ACL reconstruction and who were available at 8 years of follow-up. Patients who received transtibial nonanatomic SB ACL reconstruction ( n = 263) were assigned to group SB and DB ACL reconstruction ( n = 114) to group DB. The patients were assessed with the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC), the Lysholm scores, Tegner activity score, knee joint stability tests, and patellofemoral osteoarthritis (OA) findings using the Kellgren-Lawrence (K-L) classification. Contralateral ACL (CACL) injury was also evaluated. RESULTS Thirteen patients underwent revision ACL surgery during the follow-up. Ultimately, 256 patients in group SB and 108 patients in group DB were available at the 8-year follow-up. At final follow-up, the IKDC subjective score ( p = 0.04) and Lysholm score ( p = 0.02) showed significantly superior results in group DB compared to group SB. However, there was no significant difference of Tegner activity score ( p = 0.30), range of motion ( p = 0.81), and knee joint stability tests. There was significant progression of patellofemoral OA between preoperative and final follow-up in ipsilateral knee of both groups but not significant progression in contralateral knee. However, there was no significant difference between the two groups at the follow-up. There were 2.7% ipsilateral ACL graft failure in group SB, compared with 5.2% in group DB ( p = 0.12) and 6.4% CACL tear in group SB, compared with 5.2% in group DB ( p = 0.65). The mean survivorship of ACL graft was 9.47 ± 0.05 years (95% confidence interval (CI), 9.36-9.58) in group SB and 9.87 ± 0.16 years (95% CI, 9.54-10.20) in group DB, and there was no significant difference ( p = 0.25). CONCLUSION DB ACL reconstruction resulted in significantly better clinical IKDC subjective scores and Lysholm scores. However, most of the differences in clinical scores were small, and the clinical relevance of this difference is unknown. In addition, there was no significant difference in Tegner activity score, knee joint stability tests, patellofemoral OA, and survivor rate of the ACL graft and CACL after reconstruction after a minimum of 8-year follow-up. Level of Evidence: Cohort study; level of evidence, 3.
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- Kyoung Ho Yoon
- 1 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- 1 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- 1 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- 1 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- 2 Department of Physical Education, Graduate School of Education, Yongin University, Yongin, Korea
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- 1 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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温 振, 张 华, 闫 文, 赵 沛, 黄 潇, 许 梓, 张 健, 周 爱. [Comparison of femoral oval tunnel technique and round tunnel technique in single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction]. ZHONGGUO XIU FU CHONG JIAN WAI KE ZA ZHI = ZHONGGUO XIUFU CHONGJIAN WAIKE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF REPARATIVE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 2020; 34:323-329. [PMID: 32174077 PMCID: PMC8171655 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.201908030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2019] [Revised: 12/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of femoral oval tunnel technique versus round tunnel technique in single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. METHODS Between March 2016 and February 2018, 125 patients who underwent anatomical single-bundle ACL reconstruction with hamstring tendon and met the inclusive criteria were included in the retrospective study. Of the included patients, 43 patients underwent ACL reconstruction using oval tunnel technique (group A) and 82 patients with round tunnel technique (group B). There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of age, gender, body mass index, the interval between injury and operation, the injured side, the cause of injury, and preoperative Lysholm score, International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score, Tegner score, and the outcome of KT-1000 measurement ( P>0.05). At 3, 6, 12, and 24 months after operation, the knee function scores (Lysholm score, IKDC score, Tegner score) were recorded; and KT-1000 was used to evaluate the knee stability. The position and shape of the tunnels were evaluated by the three-dimensional CT (3D-CT) at 1 day after operation; and MRI was performed at 6, 12, and 24 months to calculate the signal/noise quotient (SNQ) of ACL grafts. Secondary arthroscopy was conducted to estimate the graft status, synovial coverage, and tension. RESULTS All patients were followed up 12-26 months (mean, 23 months). Two patients in group A and 5 patients in group B presented with redness and swelling of the surgical site, 1 patient in group B sustained a tibial tunnel fracture, and 1 patient in group A had postoperative stiffness. The Lysholm score, IKDC score, and Tegner score were significantly higher in group A than in group B at the different time points ( P<0.05) except for the Tegner score at 3 months. The outcomes of KT-1000 measurement were significantly lower in group A than in group B ( P<0.05). The entrances of the femoral tunnel and tibial tunnel in both groups were within the ACL anatomical footprint confirmed by 3D-CT. No re-rupture of ACL occurred confirmed by the MRI. There was no significant difference in SNQs of the middle and distal grafts between the two groups at 6 months ( P>0.05), whereas the SNQ of the proximal grafts in group A was significantly lower than that in group B ( P<0.05). The SNQs of the proximal, middle, and distal grafts in group A were significantly lower than those in group B at 12 and 24 months after operation ( P<0.05). Twenty-one patients in group A and 38 patients in group B underwent secondary arthroscopy and the results showed no significant difference in graft status, synovial coverage, and tension between the two groups ( P>0.05). CONCLUSION The effectiveness and graft maturity of the femoral oval tunnel technique were superior to the round tunnel technique. The single-bundle ACL reconstruction with femoral oval tunnel technique can obtain a better knee function.
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- 振兴 温
- 重庆医科大学附属第一医院骨科(重庆 400016)Department of Orthopaedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, P.R.China
- 重庆医科大学(重庆 400016)Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, P.R.China
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- 重庆医科大学附属第一医院骨科(重庆 400016)Department of Orthopaedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, P.R.China
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- 重庆医科大学附属第一医院骨科(重庆 400016)Department of Orthopaedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, P.R.China
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- 重庆医科大学附属第一医院骨科(重庆 400016)Department of Orthopaedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, P.R.China
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- 重庆医科大学附属第一医院骨科(重庆 400016)Department of Orthopaedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, P.R.China
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- 重庆医科大学附属第一医院骨科(重庆 400016)Department of Orthopaedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, P.R.China
- 重庆医科大学(重庆 400016)Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, P.R.China
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- 重庆医科大学附属第一医院骨科(重庆 400016)Department of Orthopaedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, P.R.China
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- 重庆医科大学附属第一医院骨科(重庆 400016)Department of Orthopaedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, P.R.China
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Intraoperative fluoroscopy reduces the variability in femoral tunnel placement during single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2020; 28:629-636. [PMID: 31732754 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-019-05791-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2019] [Accepted: 11/05/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effect of using intraoperative fluoroscopy on femoral and tibial tunnel positioning variability in single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. METHODS A total of 80 consecutive patients with single-bundle ACL reconstruction between 2014 and 2016 were retrospectively reviewed. Among them, 40 underwent ACL reconstruction without fluoroscopy (non-fluoroscopy group) and 40 underwent fluoroscopy-assisted ACL reconstruction (fluoroscopy group). Femoral and tibial tunnel locations were evaluated using a standardized grid system with three-dimensional computed tomography images. Femoral and tibial tunnel location variability was compared between the groups. RESULTS The operation time was longer in the fluoroscopy group than in the non-fluoroscopy group (61.3 ± 5.2 min vs. 55.5 ± 4.5 min, p < 0.001). In the fluoroscopy group, a guide pin was repositioned in 16 (40%) cases on the femoral side and 2 (5%) cases on the tibial side. No significant difference in the femoral tunnel location was observed between the fluoroscopy and non-fluoroscopy groups (anterior-posterior plane, 29.0% ± 3.2% vs. 30.0% ± 6.1%; proximal-distal plane, 30.8% ± 4.8% vs. 29.4% ± 8.3%; all parameters, n.s.); variability was significantly lower in the fluoroscopy group (p < 0.001 for both anterior-posterior and proximal-distal planes). No significant difference in the tibial tunnel location and variability was observed between the fluoroscopy and non-fluoroscopy groups (medial-lateral plane, 45.8% ± 2.0% vs. 46.6% ± 2.4%; anterior-posterior plane, 31.2% ± 4.0% vs. 31.0% ± 5.4%) (all parameters, n.s.). CONCLUSIONS Tunnel positioning with fluoroscopic assistance is feasible and effective in achieving consistency in femoral tunnel placement despite a slightly longer operation time. Intraoperative fluoroscopy can be helpful in cases wherein identifying anatomical landmarks on arthroscopy was difficult or for surgeons with less experience who performed ACL reconstruction. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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Fink C, Smigielski R, Siebold R, Abermann E, Herbort M. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using a Ribbon-Like Graft With a C-Shaped Tibial Bone Tunnel. Arthrosc Tech 2020; 9:e247-e262. [PMID: 32099779 PMCID: PMC7029192 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2019.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2019] [Accepted: 10/07/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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According to recent anatomic studies, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) appears to be a flat, "ribbon-like" structure, with a thin, oval-shaped insertion on the femur and a C-shaped tibial insertion. According to this anatomy, we describe an ACL-reconstruction technique that aims to approximate this natural anatomy. The basic principle of this technique is not to use conventional round tunnels but create tunnel shapes that resemble more closely the original ACL insertion sites. Using either a rectangular quadriceps tendon graft or a "flat" hamstring graft may not only provide a biomechanical advantage with increased rotational stability but also improve bone-tendon healing due to increased bone-tendon contact and decreased diffusion length. Creating a C-shaped tibial tunnel also avoids laceration of the anterior horn of the lateral meniscus, which is frequently harmed during conventional tibial tunnel drilling.
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- Christian Fink
- Gelenkpunkt–Sports and Joint Surgery, Innsbruck, Austria
- Research Unit for Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention, UMIT, Hall, Austria
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- Research Unit for Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention, UMIT, Hall, Austria
- Tauernklinikum Zell am See/Mittersill GmbH, Austria
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- Research Unit for Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention, UMIT, Hall, Austria
- OCM Clinic, Munich, Germany
- Address correspondence to Mirco Herbort, M.D., Prof., OCM Clinic, Steinerstrasse 6, 81477 Munich, Germany.
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Gali JC, Del Giglio DB, Patriarcha LF, Cruz BAP, Gali Filho JC. Correlation bettween Individual Anthropometric Characteristics and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tibial Fovea Measurements. Rev Bras Ortop 2019; 55:88-94. [PMID: 32123451 PMCID: PMC7048571 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1700816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2018] [Accepted: 10/16/2018] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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To evaluate possible connections between the weight and height of patients submitted to total knee arthroplasty (TKA), with the length, width and area of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) fovea, as verified during surgery.
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A total of 33 proximal tibial joint surfaces, obtained from TKA tibial sections of 33 patients, were used in the present study. The ACL was resected with a delicate scalpel to expose the ACL tibial fovea. Then the periphery of this fovea was delimited with a marker pen by means of small dots. Each piece was photographed, and the ACL tibial fovea length, width, and area were measured with the ImageJ (National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA) software. Statistical analysis studied the correlation between anthropometrics data of the patients and the measurements of the ACL tibial fovea.
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The ACL tibial fovea length, width, and area were, respectively, 11.7 ± 2.0 mm, 7.1 ± 1.4 mm and 151.3 ± 22.2 mm
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The height of the patients may predict the width of the ACL tibial fovea, and therefore, may allow surgeons to choose the more adequate graft for each patient in ACL reconstruction.
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- Julio Cesar Gali
- Departamento de Ortopedia, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas e da Saúde, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, Sorocaba, SP, Brasil.,Serviço de Cirurgia de Joelho, Hospital Santa Lucinda, Sorocaba, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Ortopedia, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas e da Saúde, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, Sorocaba, SP, Brasil.,Serviço de Cirurgia de Joelho, Hospital Santa Lucinda, Sorocaba, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Ortopedia, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas e da Saúde, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, Sorocaba, SP, Brasil.,Serviço de Cirurgia de Joelho, Hospital Santa Lucinda, Sorocaba, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Ortopedia, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas e da Saúde, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, Sorocaba, SP, Brasil.,Serviço de Cirurgia de Joelho, Hospital Santa Lucinda, Sorocaba, SP, Brasil
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